2012 LSL to BRL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2497 BRL

YEARLY LOW

0.2194 BRL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2378 BRL

2012 LSL to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.2497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.2194.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0303 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2234 to the December average rate of 0.2412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2497 was down 1.17% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.2527, 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 1,249 BRL

2011 Average 1,157 BRL

Yearly Trough Low 1,097 BRL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151.65 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2481

0.2212

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BRL 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 0.2346, compared to 0.2411 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2346

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2411

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0147 BRL (High: 0.2440 / Low: 0.2292). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 BRL (High: 0.2389 / Low: 0.2323).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0147

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0102 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0102

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2012: 0.2458) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2304), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0154 (+6.70%).

2012 Avg (July) 0.2458

2011 Avg (July) 0.2304

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2313	0.2194	0.2234
February	0.2293	0.2216	0.2246
March	0.2398	0.2292	0.2357
April	0.2440	0.2292	0.2368
May	0.2492	0.2362	0.2428
June	0.2483	0.2367	0.2441
July	0.2497	0.2396	0.2458
August	0.2493	0.2409	0.2451
September	0.2486	0.2419	0.2449
October	0.2432	0.2301	0.2347
November	0.2389	0.2323	0.2348
December	0.2452	0.2374	0.2412