YEARLY HIGH
6.9076 INR
YEARLY LOW
5.9434 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.5067 INR

2012 LSL to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 3, valuing the pair at 6.9076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 5.9434.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9642 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.3855 to the December average rate of 6.3375, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.9076 was up 1.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 6.8066, 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 34,538 INR
2011 Average 32,243 INR
Yearly Trough Low 29,717 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,820.95 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.7734
6.0739
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to INR 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 6.5634, compared to 6.4500 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5634
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.4500

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.4255 INR (High: 6.7842 / Low: 6.3587). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1526 INR (High: 6.2975 / Low: 6.1449).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4255
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1526

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.4417 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4417

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2012: 6.6655) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.5644), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1011 (+1.54%).

2012 Avg (May) 6.6655
2011 Avg (May) 6.5644

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5964 6.2853 6.3855
February 6.5418 6.3365 6.4255
March 6.7317 6.5091 6.6233
April 6.7909 6.4386 6.6089
May 6.9076 6.5110 6.6655
June 6.8557 6.4642 6.6721
July 6.7905 6.5809 6.7117
August 6.8238 6.5514 6.7151
September 6.7842 6.3587 6.5739
October 6.2923 5.9434 6.1322
November 6.2975 6.1449 6.2298
December 6.4848 6.1530 6.3375