2012 LRD to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LRD to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LRD to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 21, valuing the pair at 99.3060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 90.6490.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.6570 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.6992 to the December average rate of 96.6142, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 99.3060 was down 6.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 106.3033, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LRD to GNF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 94.9103, compared to 96.3405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.4302 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was March, with a trading range of 4.4703 GNF (High: 96.8636 / Low: 92.3933). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.0631 GNF (High: 96.7770 / Low: 94.7139).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3456 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 96.9740) against the same month in 2011 (average: 93.6043), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3697 (+3.60%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 97.1232 | 93.8808 | 95.6992 |
| February | 95.9941 | 93.1167 | 94.3536 |
| March | 96.8636 | 92.3933 | 95.9019 |
| April | 96.6186 | 93.9147 | 95.0412 |
| May | 95.0167 | 90.6490 | 93.9553 |
| June | 95.7819 | 93.1240 | 94.5105 |
| July | 96.7770 | 94.7139 | 95.5548 |
| August | 97.8340 | 95.5707 | 96.5910 |
| September | 97.0089 | 93.9533 | 95.9764 |
| October | 99.3060 | 95.5791 | 96.9740 |
| November | 97.9860 | 94.8601 | 96.3326 |
| December | 97.8435 | 94.2182 | 96.6142 |