YEARLY HIGH
0.7242 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.6320 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6784 LSL

2012 MDL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the MDL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.7242. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 6, dropping to 0.6320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0922 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6799 to the December average rate of 0.7084, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.7242 was up 0.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.7240, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,621 LSL
2011 Average 3,093 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 3,160 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 460.93 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.7200
0.6351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL to LSL 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 0.6692, compared to 0.6875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0183 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6692
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6875

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 0.0512 LSL (High: 0.7230 / Low: 0.6718). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0170 LSL (High: 0.7166 / Low: 0.6996).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0512
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0170

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0325 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0325

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.7130) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.6945), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0185 (+2.66%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.7130
2011 Avg (November) 0.6945

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6981 0.6591 0.6799
February 0.6604 0.6320 0.6474
March 0.6526 0.6342 0.6422
April 0.6809 0.6458 0.6654
May 0.7071 0.6573 0.6875
June 0.7126 0.6700 0.6931
July 0.6811 0.6546 0.6664
August 0.6802 0.6463 0.6626
September 0.6771 0.6590 0.6678
October 0.7230 0.6718 0.7070
November 0.7242 0.7024 0.7130
December 0.7166 0.6996 0.7084