YEARLY HIGH
1.0690 UAH
YEARLY LOW
0.9120 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9864 UAH

2012 LSL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 1.0690. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.9120.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1570 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0020 to the December average rate of 0.9396, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0690 was down 11.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.2146, 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 5,345 UAH
2011 Average 5,542 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 4,560 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 784.91 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0692
0.9164
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to UAH 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 1.0141, compared to 0.9588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0554 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0141
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0901 UAH (High: 1.0400 / Low: 0.9499). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0274 UAH (High: 0.9915 / Low: 0.9641).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0901
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0274

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 0.0395 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0395

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 1.0565) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.1494), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0929 (-8.08%).

2012 Avg (March) 1.0565
2011 Avg (March) 1.1494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0349 0.9826 1.0020
February 1.0662 1.0297 1.0482
March 1.0690 1.0402 1.0565
April 1.0515 1.0034 1.0266
May 1.0400 0.9499 0.9882
June 0.9877 0.9406 0.9634
July 0.9975 0.9484 0.9801
August 1.0001 0.9577 0.9801
September 0.9915 0.9641 0.9815
October 0.9787 0.9192 0.9420
November 0.9451 0.9120 0.9292
December 0.9531 0.9242 0.9396