YEARLY HIGH
23.8706 DJF
YEARLY LOW
19.9087 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.7676 DJF

2012 LSL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 23.8706. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 19.9087.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9619 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.2562 to the December average rate of 20.6119, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 23.8706 was down 11.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 27.0754, 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 119,353 DJF
2011 Average 123,376 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 99,543 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,809.67 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

23.8389
19.8926
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to DJF 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 22.5364, compared to 20.9987 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5377 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.5364
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.9987

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 2.1829 DJF (High: 23.1713 / Low: 20.9885). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6074 DJF (High: 20.5160 / Low: 19.9087).

May Spread (Volatile) ±2.1829
November Spread (Stable) ±0.6074

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 0.9525 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9525

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 23.5101) against the same month in 2011 (average: 25.6807), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1706 (-8.45%).

2012 Avg (March) 23.5101
2011 Avg (March) 25.6807

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.9337 21.8333 22.2562
February 23.8064 22.8509 23.2990
March 23.8706 23.1410 23.5101
April 23.3855 22.3851 22.8635
May 23.1713 20.9885 21.9553
June 21.9239 20.8666 21.3344
July 21.9627 20.8529 21.5635
August 22.0013 21.0085 21.5252
September 21.9131 21.1933 21.5113
October 21.3309 20.1642 20.5588
November 20.5160 19.9087 20.2214
December 21.0669 20.0756 20.6119