YEARLY HIGH
14.0978 SBD
YEARLY LOW
12.2596 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.1504 SBD

2012 LVL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LVL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 14.0978. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 12.2596.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8382 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.5466 to the December average rate of 13.3646, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.0978 was down 11.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 15.9939, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 70,489 SBD
2011 Average 75,152 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 61,298 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,190.85 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.6435
12.4815
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LVL to SBD 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 13.2873, compared to 13.0135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2738 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 13.2873
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.0135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.9494 SBD (High: 14.0978 / Low: 13.1484). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1826 SBD (High: 13.6047 / Low: 13.4221).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9494
March Spread (Stable) ±0.1826

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.6905 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6905

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 13.5466) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14.8298), the exchange rate shifted by -1.2832 (-8.65%).

2012 Avg (January) 13.5466
2011 Avg (January) 14.8298

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.0978 13.1484 13.5466
February 13.4514 13.2622 13.3424
March 13.6047 13.4221 13.5196
April 13.5415 13.3581 13.4203
May 13.4516 13.0260 13.2929
June 12.7620 12.4852 12.6023
July 12.9483 12.2596 12.6703
August 12.7899 12.4428 12.5783
September 13.4122 12.7582 13.0978
October 13.5192 13.1231 13.2814
November 13.4004 12.9053 13.0886
December 13.5072 13.1683 13.3646