2012 LSL to MXN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7250 MXN

YEARLY LOW

1.4518 MXN

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6053 MXN

2012 LSL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.7250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 8, dropping to 1.4518.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2732 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6742 to the December average rate of 1.4936, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.7250 was down 7.86% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8722, 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 8,625 MXN

2011 Average 8,593 MXN

Yearly Trough Low 7,259 MXN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,366.01 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.6948

1.4676

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MXN 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 1.6698, compared to 1.5408 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1290 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6698

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5408

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0901 MXN (High: 1.5419 / Low: 1.4518). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0373 MXN (High: 1.6899 / Low: 1.6525).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0901

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0373

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0732 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0732

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 1.6742) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7592), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0850 (-4.83%).

2012 Avg (January) 1.6742

2011 Avg (January) 1.7592

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7250	1.6513	1.6742
February	1.6971	1.6468	1.6702
March	1.7009	1.6461	1.6759
April	1.6954	1.6407	1.6672
May	1.6899	1.6525	1.6696
June	1.6914	1.6200	1.6621
July	1.6466	1.6036	1.6186
August	1.6204	1.5661	1.5932
September	1.5928	1.5444	1.5631
October	1.5419	1.4518	1.4899
November	1.5162	1.4573	1.4865
December	1.5407	1.4647	1.4936