YEARLY HIGH
0.4890 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.4114 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4484 AED

2012 LSL to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.4890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.4114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0776 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4584 to the December average rate of 0.4259, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4890 was down 12.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.5595, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,445 AED
2011 Average 2,549 AED
Yearly Trough Low 2,057 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 388.06 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4899
0.4110
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to AED 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 0.4633, compared to 0.4335 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0297 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4633
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4335

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0439 AED (High: 0.4752 / Low: 0.4314). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 AED (High: 0.4242 / Low: 0.4114).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0439
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.4833) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.5307), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0474 (-8.93%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.4833
2011 Avg (March) 0.5307

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4729 0.4491 0.4584
February 0.4876 0.4712 0.4797
March 0.4890 0.4759 0.4833
April 0.4809 0.4594 0.4695
May 0.4752 0.4314 0.4507
June 0.4490 0.4274 0.4380
July 0.4534 0.4305 0.4452
August 0.4536 0.4326 0.4442
September 0.4501 0.4370 0.4438
October 0.4409 0.4160 0.4246
November 0.4242 0.4114 0.4176
December 0.4348 0.4152 0.4259