2012 LSL to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LSL to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LSL to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 122.1985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 103.7846.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.4138 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 113.7849 to the December average rate of 107.3098, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 122.1985 was down 11.98% compared to the 2011 peak of 138.8255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LSL to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 115.4439, compared to 109.1242 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3196 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 10.7918 CDF (High: 118.4411 / Low: 107.6493). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.0840 CDF (High: 106.8687 / Low: 103.7846).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 4.7648 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 120.5692) against the same month in 2011 (average: 131.9441), the exchange rate shifted by -11.3749 (-8.62%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 118.7969 | 110.9350 | 113.7849 |
| February | 122.1241 | 117.2471 | 119.5658 |
| March | 122.1985 | 118.4463 | 120.5692 |
| April | 120.2809 | 114.1305 | 117.0746 |
| May | 118.4411 | 107.6493 | 112.3631 |
| June | 111.8658 | 106.5328 | 109.3055 |
| July | 113.3067 | 108.4558 | 111.7342 |
| August | 114.1583 | 108.9091 | 111.7927 |
| September | 113.3531 | 110.0438 | 111.6735 |
| October | 110.8528 | 104.8354 | 106.9087 |
| November | 106.8687 | 103.7846 | 105.3266 |
| December | 109.2538 | 105.3854 | 107.3098 |