YEARLY HIGH
1.6933 BRL
YEARLY LOW
1.3618 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.5550 BRL

2012 LYD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 1.6933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 22, dropping to 1.3618.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3315 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4438 to the December average rate of 1.6533, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.6933 was up 11.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5197, 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 8,467 BRL
2011 Average 6,849 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 6,809 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,657.37 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6803
1.3559
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to BRL 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 1.4872, compared to 1.6227 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1355 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4872
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6227

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1167 BRL (High: 1.5075 / Low: 1.3908). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0277 BRL (High: 1.6403 / Low: 1.6126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1167
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0277

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0608 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0608

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 1.6533) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.4765), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1768 (+11.97%).

2012 Avg (December) 1.6533
2011 Avg (December) 1.4765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5075 1.3908 1.4438
February 1.4167 1.3618 1.3829
March 1.4720 1.3737 1.4269
April 1.5150 1.4506 1.4821
May 1.6311 1.5256 1.5733
June 1.6642 1.5806 1.6143
July 1.6232 1.5842 1.6014
August 1.6219 1.5924 1.6032
September 1.6263 1.5850 1.6058
October 1.6403 1.6126 1.6258
November 1.6792 1.6281 1.6467
December 1.6933 1.6267 1.6533