YEARLY HIGH
0.8636 LVL
YEARLY LOW
0.8083 LVL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8308 LVL

2012 XDR to LVL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to LVL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 24, valuing the pair at 0.8636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 28, dropping to 0.8083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0553 LVL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8316 to the December average rate of 0.8169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8636 was up 3.81% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.8319, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,318 LVL
2011 Average 3,999 LVL
Yearly Trough Low 4,041 LVL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 276.74 LVL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8573
0.8102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR to LVL 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 0.8269, compared to 0.8347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0078 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8269
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0307 LVL (High: 0.8503 / Low: 0.8196). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 LVL (High: 0.8186 / Low: 0.8084).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0307
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.8534) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.7898), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0636 (+8.05%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.8534
2011 Avg (July) 0.7898

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8443 0.8197 0.8316
February 0.8280 0.8083 0.8185
March 0.8186 0.8084 0.8141
April 0.8233 0.8117 0.8199
May 0.8503 0.8196 0.8345
June 0.8529 0.8355 0.8430
July 0.8636 0.8354 0.8534
August 0.8561 0.8408 0.8495
September 0.8429 0.8218 0.8318
October 0.8317 0.8200 0.8264
November 0.8367 0.8220 0.8302
December 0.8253 0.8098 0.8169