YEARLY HIGH
8.9286 LSL
YEARLY LOW
7.5107 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.2093 LSL

2012 CLF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the CLF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 8.9286. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 7.5107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4179 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0143 to the December average rate of 8.6259, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 8.9286 was up 4.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 8.5356, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,643 LSL
2011 Average 36,212 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 37,554 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,089.32 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

8.9161
7.4803
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLF 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 7.9399, compared to 8.4788 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.9399
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.4788

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.7864 LSL (High: 8.5147 / Low: 7.7283). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2070 LSL (High: 7.7177 / Low: 7.5107).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.7864
March Spread (Stable) ±0.2070

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 0.3568 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3568

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 8.7964) against the same month in 2011 (average: 8.1467), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6497 (+7.98%).

2012 Avg (November) 8.7964
2011 Avg (November) 8.1467

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.1780 7.7666 8.0143
February 7.7945 7.5331 7.6575
March 7.7177 7.5107 7.5999
April 7.9955 7.6368 7.8239
May 8.5147 7.7283 8.1570
June 8.5944 8.1799 8.3867
July 8.5312 8.1009 8.2519
August 8.4916 8.0971 8.2693
September 8.4066 8.1598 8.2763
October 8.8297 8.3310 8.6530
November 8.9286 8.6584 8.7964
December 8.8482 8.4487 8.6259