2012 MDL to LBP Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 MDL to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the MDL to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 129.3917. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 119.8271.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.5646 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 127.7956 to the December average rate of 123.6796, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 129.3917 was down 3.53% compared to the 2011 peak of 134.1244, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 MDL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
MDL to LBP 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 126.9613, compared to 121.9922 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.9691 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 4.3468 LBP (High: 129.0082 / Low: 124.6614). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1211 LBP (High: 121.9351 / Low: 120.8140).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.8949 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 127.7956) against the same month in 2011 (average: 123.4317), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3639 (+3.54%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 129.3917 | 126.3632 | 127.7956 |
| February | 128.3734 | 125.6308 | 127.2948 |
| March | 128.0658 | 126.6398 | 127.2548 |
| April | 129.0296 | 127.3578 | 128.0874 |
| May | 129.0082 | 124.6614 | 126.9238 |
| June | 125.1725 | 122.3239 | 124.4113 |
| July | 123.6811 | 119.8271 | 121.5165 |
| August | 121.5775 | 119.9880 | 120.5751 |
| September | 121.9351 | 120.8140 | 121.3821 |
| October | 124.1799 | 121.4338 | 122.8330 |
| November | 122.4452 | 121.2866 | 121.9666 |
| December | 125.1362 | 121.8060 | 123.6796 |