YEARLY HIGH
0.6203 CDF
YEARLY LOW
0.6006 CDF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6111 CDF

2012 LBP to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 6, valuing the pair at 0.6203. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.6006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0197 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6052 to the December average rate of 0.6146, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.6203 was up 1.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6130, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,102 CDF
2011 Average 3,025 CDF
Yearly Trough Low 3,003 CDF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.67 CDF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.6167
0.6041
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to CDF 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 0.6078, compared to 0.6145 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0067 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6078
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6145

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was February, with a trading range of 0.0152 CDF (High: 0.6164 / Low: 0.6012). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 CDF (High: 0.6165 / Low: 0.6133).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0152
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 0.6146) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6004), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+2.36%).

2012 Avg (December) 0.6146
2011 Avg (December) 0.6004

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6150 0.6006 0.6052
February 0.6164 0.6012 0.6080
March 0.6142 0.6035 0.6084
April 0.6146 0.6048 0.6081
May 0.6149 0.6038 0.6082
June 0.6172 0.6042 0.6088
July 0.6178 0.6059 0.6127
August 0.6170 0.6102 0.6142
September 0.6174 0.6117 0.6144
October 0.6165 0.6133 0.6153
November 0.6198 0.6133 0.6157
December 0.6203 0.6092 0.6146