2012 LSL to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8899 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.4717 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6777 SCR

2012 LSL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 1.8899. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 1.4717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4182 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7330 to the December average rate of 1.5179, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.8899 was down 0.08% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8913, 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 9,450 SCR

2011 Average 8,630 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 7,359 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,091.12 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8911

1.4567

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SCR 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 1.7780, compared to 1.5775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7780

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.1849 SCR (High: 1.8285 / Low: 1.6436). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0507 SCR (High: 1.5224 / Low: 1.4717).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1849

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0507

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1578 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.8549) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.7791), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0758 (+4.26%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.8549

2011 Avg (March) 1.7791

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8285	1.6436	1.7330
February	1.8581	1.7868	1.8296
March	1.8899	1.8083	1.8549
April	1.8686	1.7502	1.7929
May	1.8322	1.6686	1.7347
June	1.7811	1.6641	1.7228
July	1.8345	1.6680	1.7623
August	1.7076	1.5369	1.6045
September	1.5973	1.5415	1.5722
October	1.5663	1.4726	1.5148
November	1.5224	1.4717	1.4929
December	1.5545	1.4822	1.5179