2012 KGS to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1905 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.1608 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1758 LSL

2012 KGS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the KGS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 0.1905. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 4, dropping to 0.1608.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0297 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1717 to the December average rate of 0.1820, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1905 was up 4.16% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1829, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 953 LSL

2011 Average 786 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 804 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 148.57 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1884

0.1605

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.1694, compared to 0.1822 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1694

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1822

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0167 LSL (High: 0.1814 / Low: 0.1647). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 LSL (High: 0.1655 / Low: 0.1608).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0167

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0080 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0080

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 0.1838) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1585), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0252 (+15.90%).

2012 Avg (August) 0.1838

2011 Avg (August) 0.1585

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1760	0.1665	0.1717
February	0.1673	0.1610	0.1637
March	0.1655	0.1608	0.1629
April	0.1710	0.1638	0.1672
May	0.1814	0.1647	0.1733
June	0.1830	0.1733	0.1778
July	0.1839	0.1717	0.1769
August	0.1905	0.1795	0.1838
September	0.1885	0.1744	0.1807
October	0.1876	0.1767	0.1838
November	0.1887	0.1835	0.1861
December	0.1872	0.1782	0.1820