2012 LSL to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5719 VEF

YEARLY LOW

0.4809 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5242 VEF

2012 LSL to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.5719. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.4809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0909 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5360 to the December average rate of 0.4978, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.5719 was down 12.60% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.6543, 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 2,859 VEF

2011 Average 2,982 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 2,405 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 454.56 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.5728

0.4804

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to VEF 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 0.5417, compared to 0.5067 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0350 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5417

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5067

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0513 VEF (High: 0.5555 / Low: 0.5042). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0148 VEF (High: 0.4957 / Low: 0.4809).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0513

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0148

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 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.5651) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6208), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0557 (-8.97%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.5651

2011 Avg (March) 0.6208

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5532	0.5249	0.5360
February	0.5701	0.5508	0.5609
March	0.5719	0.5563	0.5651
April	0.5626	0.5369	0.5489
May	0.5555	0.5042	0.5270
June	0.5252	0.4999	0.5121
July	0.5300	0.5031	0.5204
August	0.5303	0.5054	0.5192
September	0.5263	0.5108	0.5187
October	0.5152	0.4863	0.4962
November	0.4957	0.4809	0.4881
December	0.5085	0.4854	0.4978