YEARLY HIGH
1216.3648 IDR
YEARLY LOW
1078.8022 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1143.1323 IDR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 6,081,824 IDR
2011 Average 6,083,920 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 5,394,011 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 687,812.89 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1214.8113
1082.7122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1158.4000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1127.8646

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

May Spread (Volatile) ±89.9910
March Spread (Stable) ±28.8904

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 44.8966 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -44.8966

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2012 Avg (March) 1203.8030
2011 Avg (March) 1265.5802

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