YEARLY HIGH
0.5313 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.4848 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5025 GBP

2012 LYD to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 0.5313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 18, dropping to 0.4848.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0465 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5199 to the December average rate of 0.4925, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5313 was down 0.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5320, 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 2,657 GBP
2011 Average 2,554 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 2,424 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 232.29 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5227
0.4891
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to GBP 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 0.5064, compared to 0.4986 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5064
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4986

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0222 GBP (High: 0.5313 / Low: 0.5091). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 GBP (High: 0.5070 / Low: 0.4992).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0222
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.5199) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5072), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0127 (+2.50%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.5199
2011 Avg (January) 0.5072

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5313 0.5091 0.5199
February 0.5184 0.5042 0.5086
March 0.5091 0.4985 0.5033
April 0.5076 0.4930 0.5000
May 0.5085 0.4931 0.4993
June 0.5140 0.4998 0.5074
July 0.5144 0.4992 0.5061
August 0.5070 0.4992 0.5033
September 0.4993 0.4848 0.4919
October 0.5026 0.4936 0.4981
November 0.5062 0.4939 0.4996
December 0.4966 0.4878 0.4925