YEARLY HIGH
1.0090 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.9921 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0000 LSL

2012 NAD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the NAD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 10, valuing the pair at 1.0090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 12, dropping to 0.9921.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0000 to the December average rate of 0.9995, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0090 was down 0.94% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,045 LSL
2011 Average 4,990 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 4,960 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.63 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0008
0.9989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD 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 0.9999, compared to 1.0000 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) 0.9999
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0169 LSL (High: 1.0090 / Low: 0.9921). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 LSL (High: 1.0017 / Low: 0.9974).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 1.0001) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0010), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.09%).

2012 Avg (April) 1.0001
2011 Avg (April) 1.0010

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0072 0.9950 1.0000
February 1.0036 0.9931 0.9996
March 1.0029 0.9962 1.0001
April 1.0090 0.9921 1.0001
May 1.0058 0.9966 1.0007
June 1.0056 0.9938 0.9991
July 1.0035 0.9956 1.0003
August 1.0035 0.9968 1.0001
September 1.0029 0.9949 0.9998
October 1.0037 0.9974 1.0003
November 1.0037 0.9982 0.9999
December 1.0017 0.9974 0.9995