2012 LSL to BAM Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1984 BAM

YEARLY LOW

0.1699 BAM

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1859 BAM

2012 LSL to BAM Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to BAM exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.1984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 4, dropping to 0.1699.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0285 BAM. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1894 to the December average rate of 0.1731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1984 was down 11.21% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2235, 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 992 BAM

2011 Average 975 BAM

Yearly Trough Low 849 BAM

Transaction Impact: A difference of 142.74 BAM purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1973

0.1709

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BAM 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 0.1903, compared to 0.1815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1903

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.0124 BAM (High: 0.1968 / Low: 0.1844). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 BAM (High: 0.1912 / Low: 0.1860).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0124

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0095 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0095

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.1951) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0069 (-3.43%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.1951

2011 Avg (March) 0.2020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1912	0.1860	0.1894
February	0.1976	0.1913	0.1933
March	0.1984	0.1913	0.1951
April	0.1923	0.1865	0.1901
May	0.1928	0.1842	0.1876
June	0.1896	0.1842	0.1863
July	0.1955	0.1892	0.1930
August	0.1968	0.1844	0.1910
September	0.1873	0.1809	0.1838
October	0.1824	0.1706	0.1744
November	0.1768	0.1700	0.1735
December	0.1753	0.1699	0.1731