YEARLY HIGH
6.2180 KGS
YEARLY LOW
5.2483 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7003 KGS

2012 LSL to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 6.2180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 30, dropping to 5.2483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9697 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.8258 to the December average rate of 5.4958, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.66% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 6.2180 was down 12.84% compared to the 2011 peak of 7.1336, 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 31,090 KGS
2011 Average 32,009 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 26,241 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,848.51 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

6.2169
5.2969
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to KGS 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 5.9092, compared to 5.4914 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9092
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.4914

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.5605 KGS (High: 6.0727 / Low: 5.5122). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1513 KGS (High: 5.4494 / Low: 5.2981).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5605
November Spread (Stable) ±0.1513

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2104 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2104

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 6.1402) against the same month in 2011 (average: 6.8491), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7089 (-10.35%).

2012 Avg (March) 6.1402
2011 Avg (March) 6.8491

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.0069 5.6823 5.8258
February 6.2118 5.9767 6.1094
March 6.2180 6.0436 6.1402
April 6.1038 5.8480 5.9806
May 6.0727 5.5122 5.7743
June 5.7696 5.4639 5.6246
July 5.8227 5.4390 5.6540
August 5.5724 5.2483 5.4436
September 5.7325 5.3041 5.5390
October 5.6594 5.3318 5.4423
November 5.4494 5.2981 5.3736
December 5.6105 5.3410 5.4958