YEARLY HIGH
12.1029 XPF
YEARLY LOW
10.3533 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.3341 XPF

2012 LSL to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 12.1029. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 3, dropping to 10.3533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7496 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.5526 to the December average rate of 10.5555, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.63% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 12.1029 was down 11.23% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.6343, 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 60,515 XPF
2011 Average 59,464 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 51,767 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,748.13 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

12.0320
10.4213
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to XPF 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 11.6039, compared to 11.0643 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.0643

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was August, with a trading range of 0.7954 XPF (High: 12.0124 / Low: 11.2170). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3430 XPF (High: 10.6963 / Low: 10.3533).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7954
December Spread (Stable) ±0.3430

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 0.5822 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5822

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 11.8978) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.3365), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4387 (-3.56%).

2012 Avg (March) 11.8978
2011 Avg (March) 12.3365

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.7015 11.3350 11.5526
February 12.0607 11.6448 11.7884
March 12.1029 11.6917 11.8978
April 11.7290 11.3725 11.5939
May 11.7670 11.1733 11.4262
June 11.5792 11.1989 11.3647
July 11.9104 11.5448 11.7588
August 12.0124 11.2170 11.6483
September 11.4356 11.0163 11.2143
October 11.1192 10.4001 10.6321
November 10.7815 10.3776 10.5771
December 10.6963 10.3533 10.5555