2012 LSL to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

940.0611 GNF

YEARLY LOW

794.3386 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

859.9925 GNF

2012 LSL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 9, valuing the pair at 940.0611. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 794.3386.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 145.7225 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 868.1929 to the December average rate of 818.7775, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 940.0611 was down 14.70% compared to the 2011 peak of 1102.0063, 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 4,700,306 GNF

2011 Average 4,801,729 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 3,971,693 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 728,612.45 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

939.2721

794.8520

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GNF 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 881.6132, compared to 838.3718 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 43.2414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 881.6132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 838.3718

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 79.7076 GNF (High: 909.4281 / Low: 829.7205). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 26.4936 GNF (High: 820.8322 / Low: 794.3386).

May Spread (Volatile) ±79.7076

November Spread (Stable) ±26.4936

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 40.1117 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -40.1117

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 927.2371) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1031.0647), the exchange rate shifted by -103.8276 (-10.07%).

2012 Avg (March) 927.2371

2011 Avg (March) 1031.0647

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	895.9693	850.8633	868.1929
February	923.2582	880.7480	902.4813
March	940.0611	887.0393	927.2371
April	929.7684	878.5129	895.8308
May	909.4281	829.7205	855.7192
June	866.8221	819.9068	840.2178
July	880.8889	836.2889	863.9258
August	885.8398	840.4354	865.0316
September	875.3995	842.0674	855.9437
October	846.2532	802.5594	819.6650
November	820.8322	794.3386	806.8870
December	832.6416	796.1016	818.7775