YEARLY HIGH
704.4253 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
567.2791 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
628.8936 ZMK

2012 LSL to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 2, valuing the pair at 704.4253. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 12, dropping to 567.2791.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 137.1462 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 642.9154 to the December average rate of 603.8675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 704.4253 was down 3.02% compared to the 2011 peak of 726.3428, 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 3,522,127 ZMK
2011 Average 3,378,559 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,836,396 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 685,730.93 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

707.4655
580.3484
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to ZMK 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 660.0536, compared to 597.7337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 62.3199 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 660.0536
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 597.7337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 68.2936 ZMK (High: 635.5728 / Low: 567.2791). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 17.7043 ZMK (High: 704.4253 / Low: 686.7210).

July Spread (Volatile) ±68.2936
March Spread (Stable) ±17.7043

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 35.6552 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.6552

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 696.8724) against the same month in 2011 (average: 688.2403), the exchange rate shifted by +8.6321 (+1.25%).

2012 Avg (March) 696.8724
2011 Avg (March) 688.2403

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 662.8466 628.4657 642.9154
February 698.8193 667.4495 682.5058
March 704.4253 686.7210 696.8724
April 696.0823 650.1832 670.4197
May 679.3206 624.7290 639.9016
June 640.7305 612.4752 627.7064
July 635.5728 567.2791 592.0512
August 604.3640 582.4761 593.6929
September 621.9320 595.8318 608.3201
October 610.8999 574.5401 597.5288
November 605.5597 583.4581 590.9415
December 618.8312 579.6786 603.8675