2012 LYD to BIF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |