2012 FKP to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FKP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |