YEARLY HIGH
428.0521 XAF
YEARLY LOW
391.5563 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
406.3826 XAF

2012 LYD to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LYD to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 428.0521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 391.5563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.4958 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 409.9333 to the December average rate of 397.5289, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 428.0521 was up 4.40% compared to the 2011 peak of 410.0000, 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 2,140,260 XAF
2011 Average 1,945,375 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 1,957,782 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 182,478.91 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

423.7075
392.9829
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD to XAF 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 403.8279, compared to 408.9373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 403.8279
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 408.9373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 22.6928 XAF (High: 420.9178 / Low: 398.2250). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 9.0889 XAF (High: 400.6452 / Low: 391.5563).

January Spread (Volatile) ±22.6928
March Spread (Stable) ±9.0889

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 14.7429 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.7429

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 421.1471) against the same month in 2011 (average: 380.6206), the exchange rate shifted by +40.5265 (+10.65%).

2012 Avg (July) 421.1471
2011 Avg (July) 380.6206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 420.9178 398.2250 409.9333
February 409.8628 392.6082 398.6973
March 400.6452 391.5563 395.5433
April 403.4737 391.9297 398.7929
May 416.0497 398.2338 407.2925
June 421.0075 406.6968 412.7081
July 428.0521 413.7651 421.1471
August 423.0886 412.9259 418.5789
September 413.4197 393.6062 403.8360
October 410.6782 401.0795 404.8548
November 414.8852 400.6628 407.6784
December 403.3049 393.0971 397.5289