YEARLY HIGH
0.4367 SRD
YEARLY LOW
0.3675 SRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3999 SRD

2012 LSL to SRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to SRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 0.4367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.3675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0692 SRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4081 to the December average rate of 0.3802, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.4367 was down 12.48% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4989, 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 2,183 SRD
2011 Average 2,237 SRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,837 SRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 345.82 SRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.4367
0.3670
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SRD 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 0.4126, compared to 0.3872 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4126
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3872

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0377 SRD (High: 0.4231 / Low: 0.3853). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 SRD (High: 0.3790 / Low: 0.3675).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0377
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

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 0.0174 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0174

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.4309) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.4726), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0418 (-8.84%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.4309
2011 Avg (March) 0.4726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4216 0.4003 0.4081
February 0.4331 0.4195 0.4270
March 0.4367 0.4229 0.4309
April 0.4297 0.4081 0.4180
May 0.4231 0.3853 0.4013
June 0.4003 0.3813 0.3902
July 0.4042 0.3840 0.3971
August 0.4059 0.3871 0.3971
September 0.4024 0.3895 0.3965
October 0.3946 0.3716 0.3792
November 0.3790 0.3675 0.3728
December 0.3884 0.3708 0.3802