YEARLY HIGH
1.1648 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.9796 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0679 SVC

2012 LSL to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 1.1648. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.9796.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1852 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0920 to the December average rate of 1.0141, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.1648 was down 12.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.3327, 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 5,824 SVC
2011 Average 6,072 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 4,898 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 926.11 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.1669
0.9788
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SVC 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 1.1034, compared to 1.0325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0710 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1034
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1047 SVC (High: 1.1322 / Low: 1.0275). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 SVC (High: 1.0685 / Low: 1.0395).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1047
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0291

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 0.0454 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.1513) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.2643), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1130 (-8.94%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.1513
2011 Avg (March) 1.2643

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1264 1.0697 1.0920
February 1.1612 1.1224 1.1425
March 1.1648 1.1336 1.1513
April 1.1456 1.0941 1.1183
May 1.1322 1.0275 1.0736
June 1.0697 1.0175 1.0429
July 1.0794 1.0267 1.0606
August 1.0801 1.0317 1.0579
September 1.0685 1.0395 1.0565
October 1.0506 0.9898 1.0111
November 1.0109 0.9796 0.9945
December 1.0348 0.9884 1.0141