YEARLY HIGH
0.9420 LBP
YEARLY LOW
0.9200 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9284 LBP

2012 SOS to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SOS to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 14, valuing the pair at 0.9420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.9200.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0220 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9248 to the December average rate of 0.9336, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9420 was down 1.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9568, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,710 LBP
2011 Average 4,667 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 4,600 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.13 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9345
0.9239
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS to LBP 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 0.9277, compared to 0.9291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0014 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9277
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0193 LBP (High: 0.9415 / Low: 0.9222). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 LBP (High: 0.9287 / Low: 0.9250).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0193
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 0.9303) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9374), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0071 (-0.76%).

2012 Avg (June) 0.9303
2011 Avg (June) 0.9374

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9269 0.9200 0.9248
February 0.9336 0.9243 0.9265
March 0.9324 0.9242 0.9264
April 0.9345 0.9248 0.9275
May 0.9415 0.9222 0.9305
June 0.9420 0.9245 0.9303
July 0.9359 0.9222 0.9276
August 0.9303 0.9220 0.9264
September 0.9287 0.9250 0.9268
October 0.9339 0.9241 0.9277
November 0.9340 0.9299 0.9322
December 0.9374 0.9264 0.9336