YEARLY HIGH
0.9539 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.7931 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8707 SBD

2012 LSL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.9539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.7931.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1608 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9158 to the December average rate of 0.8228, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.9539 was down 20.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2068, 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 4,770 SBD
2011 Average 5,282 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 3,966 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 804.14 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.9530
0.7945
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SBD 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 0.9021, compared to 0.8392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0630 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9021
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0660 SBD (High: 0.8943 / Low: 0.8283). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0270 SBD (High: 0.8533 / Low: 0.8264).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0660
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0270

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0528 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0528

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.9398) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1052), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1654 (-14.97%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.9398
2011 Avg (March) 1.1052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9419 0.8979 0.9158
February 0.9375 0.9084 0.9209
March 0.9539 0.9246 0.9398
April 0.9301 0.8929 0.9114
May 0.9244 0.8614 0.8889
June 0.8533 0.8264 0.8361
July 0.8943 0.8283 0.8696
August 0.8727 0.8321 0.8546
September 0.8705 0.8405 0.8565
October 0.8580 0.8092 0.8236
November 0.8264 0.7931 0.8077
December 0.8394 0.8000 0.8228