2012 LSL to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

182.2580 BIF

YEARLY LOW

159.0941 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

170.9091 BIF

2012 LSL to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 182.2580. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 159.0941.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 23.1639 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 162.0589 to the December average rate of 176.7602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 182.2580 was down 2.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 186.3213, 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 911,290 BIF

2011 Average 838,634 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 795,470 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115,819.67 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

178.2303

160.5888

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BIF 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 168.2048, compared to 173.6135 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.4086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.2048

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 173.6135

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 16.2241 BIF (High: 178.1708 / Low: 161.9467). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.6437 BIF (High: 173.6191 / Low: 167.9754).

April Spread (Volatile) ±16.2241

March Spread (Stable) ±5.6437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 4.4496 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.4496

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 176.7602) against the same month in 2011 (average: 157.4277), the exchange rate shifted by +19.3325 (+12.28%).

2012 Avg (December) 176.7602

2011 Avg (December) 157.4277

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	166.3468	159.0941	162.0589
February	173.3874	167.5273	169.8553
March	173.6191	167.9754	170.8171
April	178.1708	161.9467	168.1757
May	179.2619	164.6294	170.7436
June	173.2904	162.7643	167.5783
July	176.2130	169.5351	173.0172
August	178.5933	170.4887	174.5475
September	180.2661	171.1894	175.8954
October	177.5011	167.8654	171.4458
November	171.9205	166.0507	170.0148
December	182.2580	171.5832	176.7602