2012 LSL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2509.5592 STD

YEARLY LOW

2123.7861 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2334.5476 STD

2012 LSL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 2509.5592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 2123.7861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 385.7731 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2369.1806 to the December average rate of 2171.9246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2509.5592 was down 10.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 2816.0324, 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 12,547,796 STD

2011 Average 12,227,111 STD

Yearly Trough Low 10,618,931 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,928,865.33 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2471.4965

2144.6908

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to STD 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 2373.4767, compared to 2295.6185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 77.8582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2373.4767

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2295.6185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 178.0505 STD (High: 2350.0806 / Low: 2172.0301). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 73.9388 STD (High: 2201.0415 / Low: 2127.1027).

October Spread (Volatile) ±178.0505

December Spread (Stable) ±73.9388

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 150.6375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -150.6375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2444.2627) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2535.5557), the exchange rate shifted by -91.2930 (-3.60%).

2012 Avg (March) 2444.2627

2011 Avg (March) 2535.5557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2418.7941	2281.1943	2369.1806
February	2480.4788	2392.2006	2422.9869
March	2509.5592	2404.2188	2444.2627
April	2411.8426	2329.4639	2383.0875
May	2414.0229	2254.2201	2323.3590
June	2368.9730	2230.6440	2297.9835
July	2458.2827	2359.7235	2402.0159
August	2486.0920	2386.0031	2435.0546
September	2470.4788	2308.9218	2371.4096
October	2350.0806	2172.0301	2220.7721
November	2215.1946	2123.7861	2172.5339
December	2201.0415	2127.1027	2171.9246