YEARLY HIGH
30.5478 HUF
YEARLY LOW
24.3048 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.4769 HUF

2012 LSL to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 30.5478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 24.3048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2429 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 29.7058 to the December average rate of 25.3032, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 30.5478 was down 3.87% compared to the 2011 peak of 31.7776, 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 152,739 HUF
2011 Average 138,827 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 121,524 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,214.74 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

30.1720
24.5781
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to HUF 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 28.6999, compared to 26.2538 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.6999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.2538

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 2.1797 HUF (High: 26.6151 / Low: 24.4354). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0244 HUF (High: 28.9818 / Low: 27.9574).

October Spread (Volatile) ±2.1797
April Spread (Stable) ±1.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.5699 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5699

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 29.7058) against the same month in 2011 (average: 29.8459), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1401 (-0.47%).

2012 Avg (January) 29.7058
2011 Avg (January) 29.8459

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 30.5478 28.5438 29.7058
February 29.6008 28.1314 28.7220
March 29.7707 28.6720 29.0900
April 28.9818 27.9574 28.6084
May 28.6779 27.6369 28.0995
June 28.8913 27.1229 27.9735
July 28.7328 27.6576 28.2152
August 27.9850 26.3715 27.1893
September 27.4822 26.0325 26.6703
October 26.6151 24.4354 25.1005
November 25.6753 24.3048 25.0443
December 26.1067 24.4615 25.3032