YEARLY HIGH
4.0918 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.3632 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.7933 GMD

2012 LSL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 4.0918. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 15, dropping to 3.3632.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7286 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7009 to the December average rate of 3.6003, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 4.0918 was down 4.10% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.2666, 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 20,459 GMD
2011 Average 19,529 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 16,816 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,642.93 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

4.0642
3.4696
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 3.8125, compared to 3.7741 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0384 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7741

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was November, with a trading range of 0.5655 GMD (High: 3.9288 / Low: 3.3632). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1579 GMD (High: 4.0795 / Low: 3.9216).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5655
September Spread (Stable) ±0.1579

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.3518 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 4.0147) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.9953), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0194 (+0.49%).

2012 Avg (March) 4.0147
2011 Avg (March) 3.9953

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8713 3.5439 3.7009
February 4.0774 3.8753 3.9640
March 4.0918 3.8944 4.0147
April 3.9277 3.6820 3.7829
May 3.9224 3.6074 3.7259
June 3.8374 3.5470 3.6865
July 3.8870 3.6994 3.8111
August 3.9867 3.7914 3.8500
September 4.0795 3.9216 3.9931
October 3.9549 3.7312 3.8710
November 3.9288 3.3632 3.5192
December 3.8487 3.4245 3.6003