YEARLY HIGH
5.5949 KGS
YEARLY LOW
4.6869 KGS
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0361 KGS

2013 LSL to KGS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to KGS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.5949. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 28, dropping to 4.6869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9080 KGS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.4184 to the December average rate of 4.7518, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 5.5949 was down 10.02% compared to the 2012 peak of 6.2180, 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 27,975 KGS
2012 Average 28,494 KGS
Yearly Trough Low 23,435 KGS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,540.04 KGS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

5.4850
4.6851
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 5.2192, compared to 4.8529 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3662 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2192
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8529

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.5769 KGS (High: 5.3805 / Low: 4.8037). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0994 KGS (High: 5.4335 / Low: 5.3341).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5769
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0994

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3330 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3330

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 5.4184) against the same month in 2012 (average: 5.8258), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4074 (-6.99%).

2013 Avg (January) 5.4184
2012 Avg (January) 5.8258

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.5949 5.2848 5.4184
February 5.4335 5.3341 5.3771
March 5.2712 5.1325 5.2089
April 5.4114 5.1990 5.2958
May 5.3805 4.8037 5.1740
June 4.9354 4.7356 4.8410
July 5.0337 4.7905 4.9279
August 4.9933 4.6869 4.8452
September 5.0493 4.7308 4.9011
October 4.9872 4.8207 4.9172
November 4.8389 4.6889 4.7745
December 4.7976 4.6961 4.7518