YEARLY HIGH
0.8305 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.7632 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.7960 CAD

2012 LYD to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.8305. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 14, dropping to 0.7632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0673 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8176 to the December average rate of 0.7870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8305 was down 3.43% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8600, 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 4,152 CAD
2011 Average 4,049 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 3,816 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 336.25 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8218
0.7714
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to CAD 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 0.8031, compared to 0.7889 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8031
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7889

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0301 CAD (High: 0.8305 / Low: 0.8004). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0138 CAD (High: 0.7934 / Low: 0.7796).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0301
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0138

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0156 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0156

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.8176) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7955), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0221 (+2.78%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.8176
2011 Avg (January) 0.7955

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8305 0.8004 0.8176
February 0.8192 0.7947 0.8021
March 0.8001 0.7860 0.7913
April 0.8059 0.7864 0.7945
May 0.8124 0.7904 0.8027
June 0.8227 0.8001 0.8105
July 0.8140 0.7887 0.8002
August 0.7934 0.7796 0.7854
September 0.7863 0.7632 0.7756
October 0.8071 0.7798 0.7903
November 0.8045 0.7860 0.7951
December 0.7966 0.7811 0.7870