2012 AUD to LTL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.9718 LTL

YEARLY LOW

2.6614 LTL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7825 LTL

2012 AUD to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the AUD to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 2.9718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 23, dropping to 2.6614.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3105 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7836 to the December average rate of 2.7527, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.9718 was up 9.11% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.7236, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,859 LTL

2011 Average 12,816 LTL

Yearly Trough Low 13,307 LTL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,552.32 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.9416

2.6660

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD to LTL 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 2.7490, compared to 2.8159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0669 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.7490

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.1606 LTL (High: 2.9567 / Low: 2.7960). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0501 LTL (High: 2.7381 / Low: 2.6880).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1606

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0501

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.1264 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1264

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 2.9187) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5273), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3914 (+15.49%).

2012 Avg (August) 2.9187

2011 Avg (August) 2.5273

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.8119	2.7178	2.7836
February	2.8441	2.7561	2.7986
March	2.8114	2.6875	2.7564
April	2.7381	2.6880	2.7172
May	2.7131	2.6614	2.6890
June	2.7997	2.6955	2.7493
July	2.9567	2.7960	2.8950
August	2.9718	2.8343	2.9187
September	2.8342	2.7615	2.7923
October	2.7776	2.6958	2.7379
November	2.8352	2.7688	2.7991
December	2.8005	2.7031	2.7527