2012 LSL to NGN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.2552 NGN

YEARLY LOW

17.6339 NGN

YEARLY AVERAGE

19.3827 NGN

2012 LSL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 21.2552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 17.6339.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6213 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.1366 to the December average rate of 18.2228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.50% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 21.2552 was down 9.67% compared to the 2011 peak of 23.5299, 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 106,276 NGN

2011 Average 108,082 NGN

Yearly Trough Low 88,170 NGN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,106.60 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

21.0298

17.6183

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NGN 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 20.0818, compared to 18.6836 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3982 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.0818

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6836

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 1.5911 NGN (High: 20.3507 / Low: 18.7596). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5175 NGN (High: 19.3130 / Low: 18.7955).

May Spread (Volatile) ±1.5911

September Spread (Stable) ±0.5175

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 0.8737 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8737

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 20.7060) against the same month in 2011 (average: 21.2738), the exchange rate shifted by -0.5678 (-2.67%).

2012 Avg (February) 20.7060

2011 Avg (February) 21.2738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.6948	19.5633	20.1366
February	21.2552	20.2902	20.7060
March	21.0338	20.4206	20.7455
April	20.6315	19.6652	20.1221
May	20.3507	18.7596	19.4278
June	19.9037	18.6953	19.3526
July	20.1141	18.8566	19.5532
August	19.7895	18.6328	19.2036
September	19.3130	18.7955	19.0466
October	18.8856	17.7730	18.1729
November	18.1600	17.6339	17.9026
December	18.5759	17.7874	18.2228