2012 BOB to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2776 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.0876 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1821 LSL

2012 BOB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the BOB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.2776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 1.0876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1899 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1625 to the December average rate of 1.2346, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2776 was up 3.00% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2404, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,388 LSL

2011 Average 5,199 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 5,438 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 949.66 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2744

1.0854

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB to LSL 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 1.1499, compared to 1.2142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0643 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1499

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1019 LSL (High: 1.2242 / Low: 1.1223). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0328 LSL (High: 1.2049 / Low: 1.1721).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1019

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0328

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0520 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0520

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.2586) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1747), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0839 (+7.14%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.2586

2011 Avg (November) 1.1747

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1854	1.1280	1.1625
February	1.1279	1.0942	1.1105
March	1.1206	1.0876	1.1011
April	1.1612	1.1053	1.1351
May	1.2242	1.1223	1.1810
June	1.2358	1.1753	1.2095
July	1.2207	1.1588	1.1831
August	1.2140	1.1595	1.1844
September	1.2049	1.1721	1.1861
October	1.2644	1.1935	1.2385
November	1.2776	1.2381	1.2586
December	1.2662	1.2102	1.2346