YEARLY HIGH
0.0863 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0733 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0797 XDR

2012 LSL to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 0.0863. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 0.0733.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0131 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0813 to the December average rate of 0.0754, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.30% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0863 was down 12.18% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0983, 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 432 XDR
2011 Average 439 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 366 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.27 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0865
0.0732
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to XDR 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 0.0821, compared to 0.0773 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0821
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0773

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0060 XDR (High: 0.0837 / Low: 0.0778). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 XDR (High: 0.0754 / Low: 0.0733).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 0.0854) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0915), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0061 (-6.63%).

2012 Avg (March) 0.0854
2011 Avg (March) 0.0915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0832 0.0798 0.0813
February 0.0855 0.0832 0.0843
March 0.0863 0.0840 0.0854
April 0.0846 0.0812 0.0828
May 0.0837 0.0778 0.0801
June 0.0807 0.0771 0.0787
July 0.0815 0.0782 0.0804
August 0.0820 0.0775 0.0800
September 0.0803 0.0778 0.0786
October 0.0780 0.0735 0.0750
November 0.0754 0.0733 0.0743
December 0.0769 0.0736 0.0754