2012 LSL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

215.8599 SOS

YEARLY LOW

180.8107 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

197.9712 SOS

2012 LSL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 215.8599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 180.8107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 35.0492 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 203.3070 to the December average rate of 187.0205, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.01% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 215.8599 was down 11.85% compared to the 2011 peak of 244.8695, 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 1,079,300 SOS

2011 Average 1,120,202 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 904,053 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 175,246.13 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

216.9454

180.4921

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SOS 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 204.7685, compared to 191.1740 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 13.5945 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.7685

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 191.1740

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 19.4985 SOS (High: 210.5179 / Low: 191.0194). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.0454 SOS (High: 215.8599 / Low: 210.8145).

May Spread (Volatile) ±19.4985

March Spread (Stable) ±5.0454

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 8.9929 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.9929

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 213.9076) against the same month in 2011 (average: 231.5718), the exchange rate shifted by -17.6642 (-7.63%).

2012 Avg (March) 213.9076

2011 Avg (March) 231.5718

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	209.3607	199.5698	203.3070
February	215.8086	208.6375	212.2502
March	215.8599	210.8145	213.9076
April	213.0399	201.6655	207.5699
May	210.5179	191.0194	198.5771
June	198.6329	188.9586	192.9991
July	200.4224	190.7856	196.6062
August	200.6391	191.9022	196.4631
September	198.6941	192.7946	196.1210
October	195.2022	183.8278	187.3031
November	186.6321	180.8107	183.5298
December	190.2646	182.3837	187.0205