YEARLY HIGH
0.0845 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0702 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0770 GBP

2012 LSL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 0.0845. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 24, dropping to 0.0702.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0143 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0805 to the December average rate of 0.0719, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0845 was down 13.47% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0977, 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 423 GBP
2011 Average 432 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 351 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 71.71 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0844
0.0700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GBP 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 0.0800, compared to 0.0741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0059 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0800
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0045 GBP (High: 0.0800 / Low: 0.0755). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0020 GBP (High: 0.0722 / Low: 0.0702).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0020

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0832) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0895), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0063 (-7.05%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0832
2011 Avg (March) 0.0895

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0819 0.0788 0.0805
February 0.0839 0.0814 0.0826
March 0.0845 0.0817 0.0832
April 0.0822 0.0787 0.0799
May 0.0800 0.0755 0.0771
June 0.0781 0.0757 0.0767
July 0.0789 0.0755 0.0777
August 0.0789 0.0745 0.0770
September 0.0765 0.0741 0.0750
October 0.0744 0.0707 0.0719
November 0.0722 0.0702 0.0712
December 0.0732 0.0704 0.0719