2013 LSL to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4290 MDL

YEARLY LOW

1.2062 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3027 MDL

2013 LSL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.4290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.2062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2228 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3837 to the December average rate of 1.2480, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.4290 was down 9.69% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.5823, 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 7,145 MDL

2012 Average 7,379 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 6,031 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,114.04 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.3979

1.2271

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MDL 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 1.3354, compared to 1.2699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0654 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3354

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1255 MDL (High: 1.3718 / Low: 1.2464). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0319 MDL (High: 1.3639 / Low: 1.3319).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1255

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0319

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0851 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.3837) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.4713), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0876 (-5.95%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.3837

2012 Avg (January) 1.4713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4290	1.3380	1.3837
February	1.3889	1.3428	1.3627
March	1.3639	1.3319	1.3433
April	1.3851	1.3303	1.3547
May	1.3718	1.2464	1.3264
June	1.2701	1.2168	1.2413
July	1.2653	1.2265	1.2516
August	1.2945	1.2062	1.2618
September	1.3168	1.2401	1.2820
October	1.3264	1.2724	1.3066
November	1.2956	1.2450	1.2697
December	1.2869	1.2237	1.2480