YEARLY HIGH
1.0870 SOS
YEARLY LOW
1.0615 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0772 SOS

2012 LBP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LBP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.0870. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 1.0615.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0254 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0814 to the December average rate of 1.0712, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0870 was down 0.13% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0884, 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 5,435 SOS
2011 Average 5,358 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 5,308 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.08 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0824
1.0701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to SOS 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 1.0780, compared to 1.0764 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0780
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0764

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0223 SOS (High: 1.0844 / Low: 1.0621). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 SOS (High: 1.0811 / Low: 1.0768).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0223
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.0814) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0658), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0155 (+1.45%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.0814
2011 Avg (January) 1.0658

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0870 1.0788 1.0814
February 1.0819 1.0711 1.0793
March 1.0820 1.0725 1.0795
April 1.0813 1.0701 1.0782
May 1.0844 1.0621 1.0748
June 1.0817 1.0615 1.0749
July 1.0844 1.0685 1.0781
August 1.0846 1.0750 1.0794
September 1.0811 1.0768 1.0789
October 1.0821 1.0708 1.0779
November 1.0754 1.0706 1.0728
December 1.0794 1.0668 1.0712