YEARLY HIGH
1.0516 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.9403 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9833 NZD

2012 LYD to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 1.0516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.9403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1113 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0087 to the December average rate of 0.9575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0516 was down 8.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1517, 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 5,258 NZD
2011 Average 5,179 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 4,702 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 556.54 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0341
0.9506
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to NZD 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 0.9934, compared to 0.9733 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0201 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9934
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9733

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0678 NZD (High: 1.0384 / Low: 0.9706). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 NZD (High: 0.9855 / Low: 0.9685).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0678
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0446 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0446

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 1.0271) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0451), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0180 (-1.72%).

2012 Avg (May) 1.0271
2011 Avg (May) 1.0451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0384 0.9706 1.0087
February 0.9837 0.9530 0.9641
March 0.9905 0.9574 0.9706
April 0.9855 0.9685 0.9776
May 1.0516 0.9838 1.0271
June 1.0367 0.9845 1.0121
July 1.0032 0.9698 0.9877
August 0.9889 0.9633 0.9757
September 0.9996 0.9482 0.9675
October 0.9872 0.9635 0.9775
November 0.9871 0.9622 0.9736
December 0.9756 0.9403 0.9575