2012 LSL to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

39.0028 MRO

YEARLY LOW

33.3392 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

36.0014 MRO

2012 LSL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 39.0028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 33.3392.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.6635 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 35.9870 to the December average rate of 34.6277, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 39.0028 was down 8.66% compared to the 2011 peak of 42.7016, 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 195,014 MRO

2011 Average 193,949 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 166,696 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,317.71 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

38.9426

33.4148

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MRO 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 36.6789, compared to 35.3240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3549 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 36.6789

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.3240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 3.5290 MRO (High: 37.6245 / Low: 34.0956). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0414 MRO (High: 36.8286 / Low: 35.7872).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.5290

September Spread (Stable) ±1.0414

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.6255 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 38.4819) against the same month in 2011 (average: 40.7812), the exchange rate shifted by -2.2992 (-5.64%).

2012 Avg (March) 38.4819

2011 Avg (March) 40.7812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	37.2915	35.0554	35.9870
February	38.8894	37.2045	37.9928
March	39.0028	37.8796	38.4819
April	38.1645	36.3796	37.0715
May	37.6245	34.0956	35.7084
June	35.6731	33.6390	34.8317
July	36.6579	35.0276	35.8571
August	37.4492	35.5626	36.4604
September	36.8286	35.7872	36.3743
October	36.1653	34.0126	34.7488
November	34.4282	33.3392	33.8755
December	35.7325	33.7159	34.6277