YEARLY HIGH
0.2454 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.2254 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2350 GBP

2012 LTL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 23, valuing the pair at 0.2454. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 0.2254.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0199 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2409 to the December average rate of 0.2355, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2454 was down 6.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2616, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,227 GBP
2011 Average 1,257 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 1,127 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 99.71 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2437
0.2268
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to GBP Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.2382, compared to 0.2317 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2382
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2317

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0082 GBP (High: 0.2336 / Low: 0.2254). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0031 GBP (High: 0.2433 / Low: 0.2401).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0082
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0031

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2423) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2451), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0028 (-1.14%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2423
2011 Avg (February) 0.2451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2428 0.2388 0.2409
February 0.2454 0.2394 0.2423
March 0.2433 0.2401 0.2417
April 0.2425 0.2358 0.2381
May 0.2362 0.2313 0.2330
June 0.2345 0.2314 0.2335
July 0.2336 0.2254 0.2282
August 0.2299 0.2266 0.2284
September 0.2343 0.2292 0.2313
October 0.2361 0.2313 0.2338
November 0.2348 0.2310 0.2328
December 0.2379 0.2331 0.2355