YEARLY HIGH
288.7563 MGA
YEARLY LOW
246.1683 MGA
YEARLY AVERAGE
267.1931 MGA

2012 LSL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 288.7563. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 246.1683.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 42.5880 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 277.1385 to the December average rate of 261.8972, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 288.7563 was down 11.04% compared to the 2011 peak of 324.6028, 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 1,443,782 MGA
2011 Average 1,400,283 MGA
Yearly Trough Low 1,230,842 MGA
Transaction Impact: A difference of 212,940.07 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

286.5895
250.9970
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MGA 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 270.4519, compared to 263.9344 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.5175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 270.4519
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.9344

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 22.2466 MGA (High: 270.9480 / Low: 248.7014). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.9907 MGA (High: 256.7686 / Low: 252.7778).

May Spread (Volatile) ±22.2466
November Spread (Stable) ±3.9907

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 14.0404 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0404

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 281.9947) against the same month in 2011 (average: 289.6678), the exchange rate shifted by -7.6731 (-2.65%).

2012 Avg (March) 281.9947
2011 Avg (March) 289.6678

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 281.8801 273.1123 277.1385
February 287.8040 279.9568 283.6234
March 288.7563 275.0575 281.9947
April 276.4166 261.3961 268.7948
May 270.9480 248.7014 255.9073
June 266.2565 246.1683 255.2527
July 279.3473 266.1486 272.9662
August 278.3968 265.0282 272.1359
September 273.1755 263.7838 268.0034
October 265.0637 247.3300 253.9630
November 256.7686 252.7778 254.6404
December 267.6264 254.0187 261.8972