YEARLY HIGH
16016.2647 STD
YEARLY LOW
14638.7733 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
15234.6891 STD

2012 LYD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 16016.2647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 14638.7733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1377.4913 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15309.0425 to the December average rate of 14884.9933, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 16016.2647 was up 4.75% compared to the 2011 peak of 15289.8129, 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 80,081,323 STD
2011 Average 72,212,431 STD
Yearly Trough Low 73,193,867 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,887,456.58 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

16038.1456
14680.9967
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to STD 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 15031.3850, compared to 15437.9931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 406.6081 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15031.3850
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15437.9931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 1012.7777 STD (High: 15680.2817 / Low: 14667.5040). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 220.5011 STD (High: 16016.2647 / Low: 15795.7635).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1012.7777
August Spread (Stable) ±220.5011

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 392.8910 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -392.8910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 15925.0498) against the same month in 2011 (average: 14314.6520), the exchange rate shifted by +1610.3978 (+11.25%).

2012 Avg (August) 15925.0498
2011 Avg (August) 14314.6520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15680.2817 14667.5040 15309.0425
February 15339.9561 14706.9887 14916.1514
March 15123.4939 14638.7733 14794.0924
April 15113.7373 14638.7733 14920.0480
May 15359.2879 14781.2989 15053.9932
June 15671.0042 14765.6789 15194.9826
July 15887.8063 15443.3786 15646.9893
August 16016.2647 15795.7635 15925.0498
September 16008.7843 15031.0026 15549.8047
October 15676.9740 15196.2085 15384.2408
November 15500.0752 14922.8081 15236.8808
December 15083.1498 14765.2054 14884.9933