YEARLY HIGH
4.2666 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.3708 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.9059 GMD

2011 LSL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the LSL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 2, valuing the pair at 4.2666. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 3.3708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8957 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.0165 to the December average rate of 3.5389, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 4.2666 was up 0.48% compared to the 2010 peak of 4.2461, 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 21,333 GMD
2010 Average 18,890 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 16,854 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,478.74 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

4.1434
3.4839
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GMD 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 4.0211, compared to 3.7908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0211
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was August, with a trading range of 0.4894 GMD (High: 4.2598 / Low: 3.7703). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2145 GMD (High: 4.1989 / Low: 3.9844).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.4894
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2145

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.2460 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2460

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2011: 4.0513) against the same month in 2010 (average: 3.5943), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4570 (+12.71%).

2011 Avg (May) 4.0513
2010 Avg (May) 3.5943

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.1815 3.7795 4.0165
February 4.0531 3.7741 3.9047
March 4.0956 3.8420 3.9953
April 4.1989 3.9844 4.0884
May 4.2666 3.8890 4.0513
June 4.2231 3.9044 4.0707
July 4.2307 3.8924 4.0844
August 4.2598 3.7703 3.9338
September 4.0432 3.7686 3.9226
October 3.8734 3.5268 3.6766
November 3.7540 3.3708 3.5882
December 3.6789 3.4115 3.5389