YEARLY HIGH
1230.9636 BIF
YEARLY LOW
1023.4485 BIF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1117.2614 BIF

2012 LYD to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 1230.9636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1023.4485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 207.5151 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1047.1512 to the December average rate of 1211.2734, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1230.9636 was up 15.35% compared to the 2011 peak of 1067.1898, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,154,818 BIF
2011 Average 4,954,788 BIF
Yearly Trough Low 5,117,243 BIF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,037,575.61 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1229.0117
1016.1519
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BIF 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 1065.6165, compared to 1168.9063 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 103.2898 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1065.6165
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1168.9063

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 80.8213 BIF (High: 1106.4771 / Low: 1025.6558). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 14.2419 BIF (High: 1147.3085 / Low: 1133.0666).

April Spread (Volatile) ±80.8213
August Spread (Stable) ±14.2419

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 11.7400 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.7400

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1211.2734) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1036.3446), the exchange rate shifted by +174.9288 (+16.88%).

2012 Avg (December) 1211.2734
2011 Avg (December) 1036.3446

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1076.9776 1029.6634 1047.1512
February 1063.1218 1033.6997 1045.6301
March 1049.1216 1023.4485 1033.8902
April 1106.4771 1025.6558 1052.7504
May 1121.4786 1085.5583 1106.2445
June 1130.5383 1090.7763 1108.0327
July 1144.7433 1104.5340 1127.0491
August 1147.3085 1133.0666 1141.5034
September 1184.1901 1129.8595 1153.4034
October 1203.9207 1171.6605 1187.8082
November 1208.2259 1163.8470 1192.4003
December 1230.9636 1184.7124 1211.2734