YEARLY HIGH
1.0543 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.9608 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9949 SGD

2012 LYD to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 11, valuing the pair at 1.0543. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 0.9608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0935 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0318 to the December average rate of 0.9699, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0543 was down 2.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0853, 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 5,271 SGD
2011 Average 5,146 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 4,804 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 467.48 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0380
0.9637
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to SGD 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 1.0092, compared to 0.9807 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0285 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9807

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0520 SGD (High: 1.0543 / Low: 1.0023). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0136 SGD (High: 0.9787 / Low: 0.9651).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0520
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0136

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0236 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0236

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0318) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+0.25%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0318
2011 Avg (January) 1.0293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0543 1.0023 1.0318
February 1.0224 1.0008 1.0083
March 1.0202 0.9955 1.0023
April 1.0140 0.9901 1.0010
May 1.0158 0.9923 1.0033
June 1.0211 0.9940 1.0084
July 1.0140 0.9797 0.9952
August 0.9944 0.9736 0.9872
September 0.9912 0.9608 0.9757
October 0.9883 0.9729 0.9801
November 0.9843 0.9667 0.9758
December 0.9787 0.9651 0.9699