YEARLY HIGH
0.0096 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0082 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0089 LSL

2012 CDF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CDF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 0.0082.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0015 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0088 to the December average rate of 0.0093, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.00% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0096 was up 2.20% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0094, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48 LSL
2011 Average 40 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 41 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7.26 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0096
0.0082
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.0087, compared to 0.0092 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0087
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0092

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0008 LSL (High: 0.0093 / Low: 0.0084). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LSL (High: 0.0084 / Low: 0.0082).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0095) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+6.11%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0095
2011 Avg (November) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0090 0.0084 0.0088
February 0.0085 0.0082 0.0084
March 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
April 0.0088 0.0083 0.0085
May 0.0093 0.0084 0.0089
June 0.0094 0.0089 0.0092
July 0.0092 0.0088 0.0090
August 0.0092 0.0088 0.0089
September 0.0091 0.0088 0.0090
October 0.0095 0.0090 0.0094
November 0.0096 0.0094 0.0095
December 0.0095 0.0092 0.0093