2012 LTL to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
2012 LTL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012
During 2012, the LTL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 3.3400. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 2.8559.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4841 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9945 to the December average rate of 3.2770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.3400 was up 0.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.3072, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
LTL to LSL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 2.9805, compared to 3.1312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1507 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.2092 LSL (High: 3.3173 / Low: 3.1081). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0854 LSL (High: 3.0493 / Low: 2.9639).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1045 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2012: 3.2770) against the same month in 2011 (average: 3.1230), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1540 (+4.93%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.0493 | 2.9639 | 2.9945 |
| February | 2.9619 | 2.8661 | 2.9326 |
| March | 2.9632 | 2.8559 | 2.9067 |
| April | 3.0395 | 2.9477 | 2.9822 |
| May | 3.0770 | 2.9391 | 3.0246 |
| June | 3.0773 | 2.9867 | 3.0424 |
| July | 2.9950 | 2.8948 | 2.9379 |
| August | 3.0816 | 2.8786 | 2.9689 |
| September | 3.1299 | 3.0170 | 3.0834 |
| October | 3.3173 | 3.1081 | 3.2521 |
| November | 3.3352 | 3.2033 | 3.2680 |
| December | 3.3400 | 3.2340 | 3.2770 |