2012 GBP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2448 LSL

YEARLY LOW

11.8283 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0136 LSL

2012 GBP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GBP 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 9, dropping to 11.8283.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4165 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4298 to the December average rate of 13.9159, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.2448 was up 7.41% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2620, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,224 LSL

2011 Average 58,021 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 59,141 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,082.70 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.2408

11.8254

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GBP 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 12.5163, compared to 13.5110 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) 12.5163

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.7577 LSL (High: 13.4264 / Low: 12.6688). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3643 LSL (High: 12.2785 / Low: 11.9142).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7577

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3643

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 0.3254 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3254

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 14.0395) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.8724), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1671 (+9.07%).

2012 Avg (November) 14.0395

2011 Avg (November) 12.8724

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6953	12.2091	12.4298
February	12.2785	11.9142	12.1043
March	12.2368	11.8283	12.0267
April	12.7119	12.1638	12.5234
May	13.2451	12.5048	12.9815
June	13.2124	12.8053	13.0323
July	13.2367	12.6807	12.8720
August	13.4264	12.6688	12.9967
September	13.4980	13.0667	13.3308
October	14.1540	13.4400	13.9108
November	14.2448	13.8442	14.0395
December	14.2086	13.6576	13.9159