2012 LSL to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.7244 KZT

YEARLY LOW

16.8214 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.2004 KZT

2012 LSL to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 19.7244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 16.8214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.9029 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.5236 to the December average rate of 17.4457, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 19.7244 was down 11.56% compared to the 2011 peak of 22.3015, 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 98,622 KZT

2011 Average 101,714 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 84,107 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,514.61 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

19.6824

16.8817

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to KZT 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 18.6869, compared to 17.7140 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.6869

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 17.7140

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.7713 KZT (High: 19.1473 / Low: 17.3760). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5333 KZT (High: 18.2866 / Low: 17.7533).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.7713

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5333

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 0.7430 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7430

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 19.3560) against the same month in 2011 (average: 20.3614), the exchange rate shifted by -1.0054 (-4.94%).

2012 Avg (February) 19.3560

2011 Avg (February) 20.3614

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.1661	18.1204	18.5236
February	19.7244	19.0117	19.3560
March	19.7083	19.1443	19.4490
April	19.3362	18.4633	18.8908
May	19.1473	17.3760	18.1477
June	18.2754	17.2559	17.7544
July	18.4452	17.6035	18.1566
August	18.5016	17.6241	18.0831
September	18.2866	17.7533	18.0947
October	18.0229	17.0126	17.3887
November	17.4259	16.8214	17.1151
December	17.7897	17.0081	17.4457