YEARLY HIGH
0.1263 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.1076 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1179 AUD

2012 LSL to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 29, valuing the pair at 0.1263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.1076.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1200 to the December average rate of 0.1109, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1263 was down 16.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1506, 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 632 AUD
2011 Average 672 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 538 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.65 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1264
0.1078
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to AUD 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 0.1221, compared to 0.1136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0085 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1221
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0062 AUD (High: 0.1165 / Low: 0.1103). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 AUD (High: 0.1213 / Low: 0.1189).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0062
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

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 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1248) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1430), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0182 (-12.70%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1248
2011 Avg (March) 0.1430

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1213 0.1189 0.1200
February 0.1237 0.1196 0.1219
March 0.1263 0.1231 0.1248
April 0.1258 0.1213 0.1234
May 0.1260 0.1206 0.1230
June 0.1217 0.1176 0.1196
July 0.1201 0.1143 0.1176
August 0.1170 0.1141 0.1154
September 0.1180 0.1144 0.1162
October 0.1165 0.1103 0.1123
November 0.1112 0.1076 0.1093
December 0.1141 0.1083 0.1109