2012 LSL to ZAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0190 ZAR

YEARLY LOW

0.9897 ZAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0001 ZAR

2012 LSL to ZAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to ZAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 6, valuing the pair at 1.0190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 28, dropping to 0.9897.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0293 ZAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9994 to the December average rate of 1.0002, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0190 was down 3.42% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0551, 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 5,095 ZAR

2011 Average 5,011 ZAR

Yearly Trough Low 4,949 ZAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 146.38 ZAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0019

0.9987

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to ZAR 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 1.0000, compared to 1.0001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0000

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0249 ZAR (High: 1.0190 / Low: 0.9940). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 ZAR (High: 1.0034 / Low: 0.9985).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0249

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2012: 1.0016) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0065), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0049 (-0.48%).

2012 Avg (October) 1.0016

2011 Avg (October) 1.0065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0075	0.9915	0.9994
February	1.0067	0.9934	0.9997
March	1.0082	0.9918	1.0003
April	1.0034	0.9985	1.0005
May	1.0043	0.9932	0.9992
June	1.0062	0.9950	1.0011
July	1.0047	0.9897	0.9990
August	1.0049	0.9903	0.9990
September	1.0088	0.9958	1.0000
October	1.0190	0.9940	1.0016
November	1.0069	0.9974	1.0010
December	1.0116	0.9920	1.0002