2013 LSL to SCR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5505 SCR

YEARLY LOW

1.1512 SCR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2584 SCR

2013 LSL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the LSL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5505. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.1512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3993 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4852 to the December average rate of 1.1636, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 1.5505 was down 17.96% compared to the 2012 peak of 1.8899, 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 7,753 SCR

2012 Average 8,386 SCR

Yearly Trough Low 5,756 SCR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,996.48 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

1.5174

1.1314

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 1.3218, compared to 1.1949 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1269 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3218

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1949

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.1356 SCR (High: 1.3110 / Low: 1.1754). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0335 SCR (High: 1.1847 / Low: 1.1512).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1356

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0335

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1291 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2013: 1.4852) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.7330), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2478 (-14.30%).

2013 Avg (January) 1.4852

2012 Avg (January) 1.7330

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5505	1.4184	1.4852
February	1.4443	1.3831	1.4196
March	1.3693	1.2476	1.2905
April	1.3119	1.2679	1.2872
May	1.3110	1.1754	1.2649
June	1.2032	1.1627	1.1836
July	1.2347	1.1717	1.2079
August	1.2223	1.1550	1.1929
September	1.2413	1.1618	1.2051
October	1.2453	1.1945	1.2176
November	1.1978	1.1570	1.1823
December	1.1847	1.1512	1.1636