YEARLY HIGH
1.3932 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.0196 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1761 LRD

2012 SYP to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 1.3932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 1.0196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3736 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3400 to the December average rate of 1.0296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.3932 was down 10.54% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.5574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,966 LRD
2011 Average 7,504 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 5,098 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,868.14 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.3710
0.9986
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 1.2638, compared to 1.0883 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2638
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0883

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1320 LRD (High: 1.2941 / Low: 1.1621). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0178 LRD (High: 1.2926 / Low: 1.2748).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1320
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0178

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0662 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.3400) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.5322), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1922 (-12.54%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.3400
2011 Avg (January) 1.5322

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3932 1.2640 1.3400
February 1.2838 1.2614 1.2759
March 1.2910 1.2693 1.2796
April 1.2926 1.2748 1.2848
May 1.2941 1.1621 1.2345
June 1.1800 1.1541 1.1683
July 1.1646 1.1447 1.1577
August 1.1529 1.1100 1.1282
September 1.1138 1.0776 1.0996
October 1.0861 1.0401 1.0670
November 1.0637 1.0237 1.0479
December 1.0425 1.0196 1.0296