YEARLY HIGH
179.9184 MNT
YEARLY LOW
152.4832 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
165.6556 MNT

2012 LSL to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 179.9184. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 3, dropping to 152.4832.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 27.4352 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 174.1944 to the December average rate of 161.3840, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 179.9184 was down 6.45% compared to the 2011 peak of 192.3165, 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 899,592 MNT
2011 Average 871,078 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 762,416 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 137,175.90 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

176.2363
155.6534
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MNT 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 168.0369, compared to 163.2743 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.7626 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 168.0369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 163.2743

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 15.2769 MNT (High: 169.4211 / Low: 154.1442). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1008 MNT (High: 163.0435 / Low: 157.9426).

May Spread (Volatile) ±15.2769
December Spread (Stable) ±5.1008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 9.4001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -9.4001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 174.5211) against the same month in 2011 (average: 173.6139), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9072 (+0.52%).

2012 Avg (February) 174.5211
2011 Avg (February) 173.6139

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 178.6488 169.2065 174.1944
February 179.9184 169.6720 174.5211
March 175.9748 169.9558 173.6176
April 172.6508 163.1727 167.3885
May 169.4211 154.1442 161.1311
June 162.4205 152.4832 157.3687
July 169.2362 155.0195 162.0686
August 171.8517 164.7501 168.4808
September 172.2854 165.9787 169.3152
October 167.7476 157.3738 159.9151
November 161.1789 155.9597 158.4821
December 163.0435 157.9426 161.3840