2012 LSL to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8412 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.6987 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7705 CNY

2012 LSL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.8412. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.6987.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1425 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7882 to the December average rate of 0.7237, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.8412 was down 15.80% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.9991, 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 4,206 CNY

2011 Average 4,489 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 3,493 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 712.44 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.8426

0.6975

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CNY 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 0.7970, compared to 0.7440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0530 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7970

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0672 CNY (High: 0.8145 / Low: 0.7474). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0223 CNY (High: 0.7775 / Low: 0.7552).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0672

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0223

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 0.0386 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0386

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.8305) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9488), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1183 (-12.47%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.8305

2011 Avg (March) 0.9488

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8132	0.7712	0.7882
February	0.8366	0.8085	0.8229
March	0.8412	0.8167	0.8305
April	0.8251	0.7885	0.8057
May	0.8145	0.7474	0.7756
June	0.7769	0.7413	0.7589
July	0.7842	0.7486	0.7723
August	0.7855	0.7478	0.7692
September	0.7775	0.7552	0.7639
October	0.7559	0.7126	0.7253
November	0.7211	0.6987	0.7096
December	0.7402	0.7049	0.7237