2012 LSL to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.0395 JPY

YEARLY LOW

8.8729 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

9.7458 JPY

2012 LSL to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 11.0395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 8.8729.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1666 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.6049 to the December average rate of 9.7170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 11.0395 was down 13.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 12.7421, 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 55,197 JPY

2011 Average 55,400 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 44,364 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,832.87 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

11.0293

8.9580

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to JPY 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 10.0589, compared to 9.4327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6262 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.0589

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.1740 JPY (High: 10.3925 / Low: 9.2185). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2861 JPY (High: 9.5920 / Low: 9.3059).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.1740

September Spread (Stable) ±0.2861

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 0.6153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 10.8566) against the same month in 2011 (average: 11.8046), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9479 (-8.03%).

2012 Avg (March) 10.8566

2011 Avg (March) 11.8046

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	9.9382	9.4177	9.6049
February	10.7477	9.8895	10.2590
March	11.0395	10.5923	10.8566
April	10.8637	10.1151	10.3967
May	10.3925	9.2185	9.7814
June	9.7474	9.0913	9.4545
July	9.8477	9.1677	9.5757
August	9.6929	9.2567	9.5191
September	9.5920	9.3059	9.4468
October	9.3626	8.8729	9.1306
November	9.3353	9.0437	9.2069
December	10.2074	9.2949	9.7170