YEARLY HIGH
1336.0910 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1250.3702 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1291.2271 SOS

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LYD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,680,455 SOS
2011 Average 6,610,953 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 6,251,851 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 428,603.79 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1317.3082
1272.3461
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1296.1266
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1286.3276

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

February Spread (Volatile) ±44.7848
August Spread (Stable) ±8.5683

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -13.1455

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (January) 1313.5614
2011 Avg (January) 1281.3306

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