YEARLY HIGH
5.1832 DOP
YEARLY LOW
4.2689 DOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7637 DOP

2012 LSL to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 5.1832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 7, dropping to 4.2689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9142 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8436 to the December average rate of 4.6445, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 5.1832 was down 9.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 5.7491, 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 25,916 DOP
2011 Average 26,312 DOP
Yearly Trough Low 21,345 DOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,571.14 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

5.1907
4.4194
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to DOP 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 4.9105, compared to 4.6168 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2936 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.9105
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6168

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.4589 DOP (High: 5.0493 / Low: 4.5904). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1208 DOP (High: 4.5724 / Low: 4.4516).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.4589
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1208

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 0.1984 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1984

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 5.1264) against the same month in 2011 (average: 5.4454), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3190 (-5.86%).

2012 Avg (March) 5.1264
2011 Avg (March) 5.4454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9978 4.7407 4.8436
February 5.1403 4.9878 5.0761
March 5.1832 5.0512 5.1264
April 5.1114 4.8645 4.9799
May 5.0493 4.5904 4.7815
June 4.7829 4.5298 4.6554
July 4.8222 4.5878 4.7303
August 4.8277 4.6032 4.7260
September 4.7790 4.4231 4.6046
October 4.5639 4.2689 4.4836
November 4.5724 4.4516 4.5120
December 4.7515 4.5182 4.6445