YEARLY HIGH
14.2448 LSL
YEARLY LOW
11.8284 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
13.0140 LSL

2012 FKP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the FKP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 14.2448. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 11.8284.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4164 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4304 to the December average rate of 13.9180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.2448 was up 7.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2683, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,224 LSL
2011 Average 58,021 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 59,142 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,082.22 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.2418
11.8260
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 12.5167, compared to 13.5113 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9946 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5167
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5113

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.7429 LSL (High: 13.4185 / Low: 12.6756). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3458 LSL (High: 12.2662 / Low: 11.9204).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7429
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3458

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 0.3228 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3228

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 14.0404) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.8679), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1725 (+9.11%).

2012 Avg (November) 14.0404
2011 Avg (November) 12.8679

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.6845 12.2091 12.4304
February 12.2662 11.9204 12.1076
March 12.2341 11.8284 12.0273
April 12.7151 12.1638 12.5217
May 13.2461 12.5040 12.9812
June 13.2099 12.8069 13.0319
July 13.2293 12.6868 12.8722
August 13.4185 12.6756 12.9952
September 13.5080 13.0667 13.3314
October 14.1493 13.4392 13.9103
November 14.2448 13.8382 14.0404
December 14.2039 13.6576 13.9180