2011 LSL to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5640 ETB

YEARLY LOW

1.7463 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2032 ETB

2011 LSL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 2.5640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 13, dropping to 1.7463.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8177 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8437 to the December average rate of 2.1079, the exchange rate registered a net change of 14.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 2.5640 was up 33.23% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.9244, 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 12,820 ETB

2010 Average 7,966 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 8,731 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,088.52 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

2.5765

1.7016

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to ETB 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 2.1390, compared to 2.2674 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1283 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1390

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2674

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was April, with a trading range of 0.6465 ETB (High: 2.5391 / Low: 1.8926). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0506 ETB (High: 2.5145 / Low: 2.4638).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6465

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0506

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1380 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1380

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 2.4609) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.4699), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9910 (+67.42%).

2011 Avg (May) 2.4609

2010 Avg (May) 1.4699

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9251	1.7745	1.8437
February	1.8317	1.7463	1.7746
March	1.8807	1.8043	1.8474
April	2.5391	1.8926	2.4142
May	2.5640	2.3999	2.4609
June	2.5145	2.4638	2.4935
July	2.5365	2.4472	2.5036
August	2.5475	2.3487	2.4104
September	2.4375	2.1590	2.3050
October	2.2144	2.1169	2.1671
November	2.1738	2.0163	2.1101
December	2.1465	2.0511	2.1079