2012 LSL to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LSL to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LSL to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1216.3648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1078.8022.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.5626 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1130.7745 to the December average rate of 1117.2404, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1216.3648 was down 10.69% compared to the 2011 peak of 1361.9665, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LSL to IDR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1158.4000, compared to 1127.8646 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 30.5354 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 89.9910 IDR (High: 1196.2448 / Low: 1106.2538). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 28.8904 IDR (High: 1216.3648 / Low: 1187.4744).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 44.8966 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1203.8030) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1265.5802), the exchange rate shifted by -61.7772 (-4.88%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1156.0399 | 1116.4441 | 1130.7745 |
| February | 1204.3064 | 1157.3387 | 1177.2519 |
| March | 1216.3648 | 1187.4744 | 1203.8030 |
| April | 1201.2911 | 1144.8917 | 1171.6380 |
| May | 1196.2448 | 1106.2538 | 1141.5217 |
| June | 1152.0491 | 1099.4544 | 1125.4107 |
| July | 1159.7819 | 1110.4504 | 1144.0832 |
| August | 1170.3955 | 1124.7057 | 1148.0978 |
| September | 1174.1313 | 1133.8906 | 1154.4712 |
| October | 1149.8913 | 1086.8465 | 1109.5746 |
| November | 1111.0687 | 1078.8022 | 1093.7204 |
| December | 1141.2035 | 1085.1196 | 1117.2404 |