2012 LSL to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3202 ETB

YEARLY LOW

2.0355 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1675 ETB

2012 LSL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 2.3202. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 2.0355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2847 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1601 to the December average rate of 2.1142, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3202 was down 9.51% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.5640, 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 11,601 ETB

2011 Average 11,027 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 10,177 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,423.39 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3179

2.0415

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 2.2041, compared to 2.1308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0733 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2041

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1964 ETB (High: 2.2689 / Low: 2.0725). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0589 ETB (High: 2.3202 / Low: 2.2613).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1964

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0589

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0855 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0855

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2.2948) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.8474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4474 (+24.22%).

2012 Avg (March) 2.2948

2011 Avg (March) 1.8474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2333	2.1131	2.1601
February	2.3105	2.2265	2.2675
March	2.3202	2.2613	2.2948
April	2.2821	2.1829	2.2328
May	2.2689	2.0725	2.1580
June	2.1733	2.0530	2.1113
July	2.1941	2.1026	2.1670
August	2.2164	2.1229	2.1719
September	2.2011	2.1380	2.1765
October	2.1682	2.0443	2.0910
November	2.0954	2.0355	2.0645
December	2.1613	2.0561	2.1142