2013 LSL to CNY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7379 CNY

YEARLY LOW

0.5784 CNY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6411 CNY

2013 LSL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7379. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1594 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7114 to the December average rate of 0.5871, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 0.7379 was down 12.28% compared to the 2012 peak of 0.8412, 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 3,689 CNY

2012 Average 3,852 CNY

Yearly Trough Low 2,892 CNY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 797.21 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

0.7239

0.5747

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 0.6747, compared to 0.6076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6747

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.0777 CNY (High: 0.6897 / Low: 0.6120). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 CNY (High: 0.7092 / Low: 0.6972).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0777

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0470 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0470

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 0.7114) against the same month in 2012 (average: 0.7882), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0768 (-9.74%).

2013 Avg (January) 0.7114

2012 Avg (January) 0.7882

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7379	0.6914	0.7114
February	0.7092	0.6972	0.7025
March	0.6914	0.6672	0.6787
April	0.6980	0.6702	0.6811
May	0.6897	0.6120	0.6607
June	0.6252	0.6009	0.6137
July	0.6312	0.6027	0.6197
August	0.6253	0.5907	0.6093
September	0.6326	0.5949	0.6134
October	0.6253	0.6069	0.6171
November	0.6064	0.5892	0.5989
December	0.5979	0.5784	0.5871