2012 SAR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3808 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.0027 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1891 LSL

2012 SAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 2.3808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 2.0027.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3781 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1371 to the December average rate of 2.3000, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2.3808 was up 4.59% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.2763, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 11,904 LSL

2011 Average 9,656 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 10,014 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,890.29 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2.3775

1.9946

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 2.1172, compared to 2.2609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1437 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1172

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2097 LSL (High: 2.2705 / Low: 2.0608). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0552 LSL (High: 2.0579 / Low: 2.0027).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2097

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0951 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0951

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 2.3456) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.1723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1733 (+7.98%).

2012 Avg (November) 2.3456

2011 Avg (November) 2.1723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1807	2.0710	2.1371
February	2.0785	2.0087	2.0419
March	2.0579	2.0027	2.0265
April	2.1320	2.0363	2.0863
May	2.2705	2.0608	2.1751
June	2.2917	2.1812	2.2363
July	2.2749	2.1601	2.2003
August	2.2643	2.1591	2.2053
September	2.2419	2.1754	2.2069
October	2.3545	2.2213	2.3074
November	2.3808	2.3088	2.3456
December	2.3594	2.2526	2.3000