YEARLY HIGH
115.2240 LRD
YEARLY LOW
110.0237 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
112.8497 LRD

2012 XDR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 14, valuing the pair at 115.2240. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 110.0237.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2003 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 111.5769 to the December average rate of 112.4457, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 115.2240 was down 2.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 117.6245, 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 576,120 LRD
2011 Average 568,920 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 550,118 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26,001.61 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

114.0099
111.3557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 113.1022, compared to 112.5972 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5050 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 113.1022
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 112.5972

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 4.0134 LRD (High: 114.0370 / Low: 110.0237). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7343 LRD (High: 113.2722 / Low: 111.5378).

January Spread (Volatile) ±4.0134
July Spread (Stable) ±1.7343

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.7754 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2012: 113.4295) against the same month in 2011 (average: 113.2583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1712 (+0.15%).

2012 Avg (September) 113.4295
2011 Avg (September) 113.2583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 114.0370 110.0237 111.5769
February 114.3290 111.7620 113.4256
March 114.7338 112.1133 113.2306
April 114.9765 112.6542 113.7887
May 115.1248 112.1432 113.6315
June 114.4522 111.6441 112.9597
July 113.2722 111.5378 112.4086
August 112.9092 110.8147 111.9671
September 115.2240 112.5676 113.4295
October 114.0810 111.0514 112.6540
November 113.7405 110.8368 112.6782
December 113.5890 111.5900 112.4457