2012 LTL to SOS Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

632.1088 SOS

YEARLY LOW

569.5357 SOS

YEARLY AVERAGE

603.8568 SOS

2012 LTL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LTL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 28, valuing the pair at 632.1088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 24, dropping to 569.5357.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 62.5730 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 608.7471 to the December average rate of 612.8148, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 632.1088 was down 8.34% compared to the 2011 peak of 689.6184, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 3,160,544 SOS

2011 Average 3,254,195 SOS

Yearly Trough Low 2,847,679 SOS

Transaction Impact: A difference of 312,865.19 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

626.8814

573.0976

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to SOS 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 609.8895, compared to 597.8241 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.0653 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 609.8895

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 597.8241

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 39.2418 SOS (High: 623.0009 / Low: 583.7590). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 13.0301 SOS (High: 607.4012 / Low: 594.3711).

May Spread (Volatile) ±39.2418

November Spread (Stable) ±13.0301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 18.6119 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -18.6119

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 622.3994) against the same month in 2011 (average: 632.9057), the exchange rate shifted by -10.5062 (-1.66%).

2012 Avg (February) 622.3994

2011 Avg (February) 632.9057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	620.5319	596.4152	608.7471
February	632.1088	613.9417	622.3994
March	628.8521	610.7682	621.7249
April	628.3768	612.9565	618.9746
May	623.0009	583.7590	600.3627
June	595.4093	575.5329	587.1281
July	593.1825	569.5357	577.5796
August	592.2382	575.6161	583.1242
September	616.9986	590.2074	604.7178
October	617.1294	602.8106	609.0117
November	607.4012	594.3711	599.6967
December	621.6620	604.9880	612.8148