2012 GIP to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2516 LSL

YEARLY LOW

11.8217 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0208 LSL

2012 GIP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the GIP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 14.2516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 11.8217.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4299 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4307 to the December average rate of 13.8500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 14.2516 was up 7.30% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.2818, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,258 LSL

2011 Average 58,005 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 59,109 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,149.54 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

14.2517

11.8248

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GIP 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 12.5156, compared to 13.5260 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5156

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.5260

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.7543 LSL (High: 14.1311 / Low: 13.3767). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3429 LSL (High: 12.2660 / Low: 11.9231).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.7543

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3429

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 0.3225 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3225

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 14.0494) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.8672), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1822 (+9.19%).

2012 Avg (November) 14.0494

2011 Avg (November) 12.8672

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.6882	12.2079	12.4307
February	12.2660	11.9231	12.1082
March	12.2348	11.8217	12.0271
April	12.7149	12.1627	12.5213
May	13.2450	12.5033	12.9825
June	13.2130	12.7868	13.0241
July	13.4329	12.7586	13.0052
August	13.4886	12.8120	13.1045
September	13.4097	13.0516	13.2787
October	14.1311	13.3767	13.8680
November	14.2516	13.8585	14.0494
December	14.1605	13.5810	13.8500