2012 LSL to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9194 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.7827 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8475 BOB

2012 LSL to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.9194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.7827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1367 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8605 to the December average rate of 0.8101, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.85% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9194 was down 13.78% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0664, 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 4,597 BOB

2011 Average 4,837 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 3,914 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 683.43 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9196

0.7832

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BOB 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 0.8708, compared to 0.8242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8708

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8242

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0742 BOB (High: 0.8910 / Low: 0.8168). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0232 BOB (High: 0.8532 / Low: 0.8300).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0742

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0232

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 0.0356 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0356

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9082) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0109), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1027 (-10.16%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9082

2011 Avg (March) 1.0109

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8865	0.8436	0.8605
February	0.9139	0.8866	0.9006
March	0.9194	0.8924	0.9082
April	0.9048	0.8612	0.8811
May	0.8910	0.8168	0.8475
June	0.8509	0.8092	0.8269
July	0.8630	0.8192	0.8453
August	0.8624	0.8237	0.8444
September	0.8532	0.8300	0.8431
October	0.8379	0.7909	0.8075
November	0.8077	0.7827	0.7946
December	0.8263	0.7898	0.8101