YEARLY HIGH
10.8081 LRD
YEARLY LOW
9.4431 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.3361 LRD

2012 SBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 10.8081. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9.4431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3651 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9111 to the December average rate of 10.3003, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 10.8081 was up 8.65% compared to the 2011 peak of 9.9478, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 54,041 LRD
2011 Average 47,355 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 47,215 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,825.29 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

10.7055
9.8389
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LRD 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 10.3010, compared to 10.3712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0702 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.3010
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.9379 LRD (High: 10.3810 / Low: 9.4431). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1780 LRD (High: 10.5906 / Low: 10.4126).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9379
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1780

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2335 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 10.6332) against the same month in 2011 (average: 9.5951), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0381 (+10.82%).

2012 Avg (June) 10.6332
2011 Avg (June) 9.5951

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.3810 9.4431 9.9111
February 10.4932 10.2095 10.3866
March 10.4179 10.1947 10.2879
April 10.4342 10.2381 10.3418
May 10.4427 10.0561 10.2452
June 10.8081 10.3109 10.6332
July 10.6378 10.1599 10.3997
August 10.5906 10.4126 10.4791
September 10.5259 10.2638 10.4124
October 10.4611 10.0469 10.2646
November 10.4920 10.1609 10.3709
December 10.4580 10.2246 10.3003