2012 LSL to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.9146 BTN

YEARLY LOW

5.7562 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.4221 BTN

2012 LSL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 6.9146. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 6, dropping to 5.7562.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1584 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3889 to the December average rate of 6.3382, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.9146 was up 1.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.8160, 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 34,573 BTN

2011 Average 32,251 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 28,781 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,791.92 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.7303

6.0679

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BTN 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 6.5664, compared to 6.2778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2886 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5664

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.6779 BTN (High: 6.7424 / Low: 6.0645). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1254 BTN (High: 6.2909 / Low: 6.1654).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.6779

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1254

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2589 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 6.6687) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.5616), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1070 (+1.63%).

2012 Avg (May) 6.6687

2011 Avg (May) 6.5616

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.6075	6.2897	6.3889
February	6.6348	6.3301	6.4332
March	6.7552	6.4984	6.6249
April	6.7933	6.4329	6.6075
May	6.9146	6.5082	6.6687
June	6.8201	6.4801	6.6751
July	6.7424	6.0645	6.4798
August	6.3378	6.0604	6.2210
September	6.5650	6.0156	6.2725
October	6.3167	5.7562	6.1231
November	6.2909	6.1654	6.2320
December	6.4875	6.1674	6.3382