YEARLY HIGH
0.3595 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.3026 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3298 XCD

2012 LSL to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 0.3595. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.3026.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0569 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3370 to the December average rate of 0.3133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.3595 was down 12.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.4102, 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 1,797 XCD
2011 Average 1,869 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 1,513 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 284.34 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.3601
0.3024
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to XCD 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 0.3405, compared to 0.3191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3405
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0323 XCD (High: 0.3494 / Low: 0.3171). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0094 XCD (High: 0.3121 / Low: 0.3026).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0094

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 0.0142 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0142

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.3553) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.3890), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0338 (-8.68%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.3553
2011 Avg (March) 0.3890

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3477 0.3301 0.3370
February 0.3584 0.3464 0.3526
March 0.3595 0.3498 0.3553
April 0.3535 0.3377 0.3451
May 0.3494 0.3171 0.3313
June 0.3301 0.3139 0.3219
July 0.3369 0.3167 0.3286
August 0.3337 0.3182 0.3268
September 0.3311 0.3214 0.3265
October 0.3243 0.3060 0.3123
November 0.3121 0.3026 0.3072
December 0.3198 0.3053 0.3133