2012 LSL to BHD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0501 BHD

YEARLY LOW

0.0422 BHD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0460 BHD

2012 LSL to BHD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to BHD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.0501. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0079 BHD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0470 to the December average rate of 0.0437, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0501 was down 12.61% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0574, 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 251 BHD

2011 Average 261 BHD

Yearly Trough Low 211 BHD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 39.47 BHD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0502

0.0422

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BHD 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 0.0475, compared to 0.0445 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0030 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0475

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0445

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0045 BHD (High: 0.0487 / Low: 0.0442). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 BHD (High: 0.0462 / Low: 0.0449).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0495) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0544), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-8.95%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0495

2011 Avg (March) 0.0544

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0485	0.0460	0.0470
February	0.0500	0.0483	0.0492
March	0.0501	0.0488	0.0495
April	0.0493	0.0471	0.0481
May	0.0487	0.0442	0.0462
June	0.0460	0.0438	0.0449
July	0.0465	0.0442	0.0457
August	0.0466	0.0444	0.0456
September	0.0462	0.0449	0.0456
October	0.0452	0.0427	0.0436
November	0.0435	0.0422	0.0429
December	0.0446	0.0426	0.0437