2012 LYD to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LYD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LYD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1336.0910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 5, dropping to 1250.3702.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 85.7208 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1313.5614 to the December average rate of 1281.6615, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.43% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1336.0910 was down 3.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 1383.0193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LYD to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1296.1266, compared to 1286.3276 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 9.7990 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 44.7848 SOS (High: 1332.0349 / Low: 1287.2501). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.5683 SOS (High: 1288.1748 / Low: 1279.6064).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween June and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 13.1455 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1313.5614) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1281.3306), the exchange rate shifted by +32.2308 (+2.52%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1336.0910 | 1299.7152 | 1313.5614 |
| February | 1332.0349 | 1287.2501 | 1306.5918 |
| March | 1312.9908 | 1287.3921 | 1294.7231 |
| April | 1307.6816 | 1287.4379 | 1299.4678 |
| May | 1305.0766 | 1260.9698 | 1286.3224 |
| June | 1294.4697 | 1250.3702 | 1276.0930 |
| July | 1292.5831 | 1274.7074 | 1280.6906 |
| August | 1288.1748 | 1279.6064 | 1284.8292 |
| September | 1299.9920 | 1275.5586 | 1285.9842 |
| October | 1305.1652 | 1287.8002 | 1297.6294 |
| November | 1298.9354 | 1278.1068 | 1287.1704 |
| December | 1288.3683 | 1274.2169 | 1281.6615 |