YEARLY HIGH
0.2619 BZD
YEARLY LOW
0.2172 BZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2387 BZD

2012 LSL to BZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to BZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.2619. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 0.2172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0447 BZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2475 to the December average rate of 0.2308, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.2619 was down 13.39% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.3023, 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 1,309 BZD
2011 Average 1,381 BZD
Yearly Trough Low 1,086 BZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 223.32 BZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.2608
0.2232
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BZD 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 0.2476, compared to 0.2298 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2476
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2298

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0234 BZD (High: 0.2532 / Low: 0.2298). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 BZD (High: 0.2300 / Low: 0.2234).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0234
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0104 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 0.2571) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.2765), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0195 (-7.04%).

2012 Avg (February) 0.2571
2011 Avg (February) 0.2765

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2542 0.2437 0.2475
February 0.2619 0.2531 0.2571
March 0.2605 0.2535 0.2577
April 0.2573 0.2447 0.2505
May 0.2532 0.2298 0.2401
June 0.2385 0.2277 0.2331
July 0.2406 0.2232 0.2322
August 0.2385 0.2230 0.2301
September 0.2391 0.2249 0.2318
October 0.2326 0.2172 0.2274
November 0.2300 0.2234 0.2263
December 0.2360 0.2234 0.2308