2012 LRD to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

274.4371 STD

YEARLY LOW

247.4836 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

259.6381 STD

2012 LRD to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LRD to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 8, valuing the pair at 274.4371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 1, dropping to 247.4836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.9535 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 261.1794 to the December average rate of 256.2813, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.88% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 274.4371 was up 2.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 268.5077, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,372,186 STD

2011 Average 1,224,184 STD

Yearly Trough Low 1,237,418 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 134,767.60 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

273.8191

250.8877

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to STD 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 255.6315, compared to 263.6448 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.0133 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 255.6315

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.6448

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 15.3693 STD (High: 273.6682 / Low: 258.2990). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.5029 STD (High: 256.3167 / Low: 249.8138).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.3693

April Spread (Stable) ±6.5029

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 7.8509 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.8509

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2012: 271.9081) against the same month in 2011 (average: 237.8856), the exchange rate shifted by +34.0225 (+14.30%).

2012 Avg (August) 271.9081

2011 Avg (August) 237.8856

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	267.2308	253.3313	261.1794
February	258.7224	249.9761	253.3285
March	258.0312	247.4836	252.7987
April	256.3167	249.8138	252.8395
May	260.7359	248.6140	255.1497
June	265.8282	251.6656	258.4933
July	269.6749	261.8357	265.6820
August	274.4371	267.8728	271.9081
September	273.6682	258.2990	265.9119
October	270.2132	257.2347	262.7163
November	263.1463	253.4304	259.3690
December	259.6012	253.0730	256.2813