2013 SAR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7976 LSL

YEARLY LOW

2.2588 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5713 LSL

2013 SAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 29, valuing the pair at 2.7976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2588.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5388 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3379 to the December average rate of 2.7638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.22% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.7976 was up 17.51% compared to the 2012 peak of 2.3808, 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 13,988 LSL

2012 Average 10,948 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 11,294 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,693.90 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.8064

2.2953

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 2.4568, compared to 2.6859 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2291 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4568

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6859

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was May, with a trading range of 0.2923 LSL (High: 2.6771 / Low: 2.3847). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0425 LSL (High: 2.3886 / Low: 2.3461).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2923

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0425

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0263 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0263

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2013: 2.7638) against the same month in 2012 (average: 2.3000), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4638 (+20.17%).

2013 Avg (December) 2.7638

2012 Avg (December) 2.3000

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4049	2.2588	2.3379
February	2.3886	2.3461	2.3706
March	2.4886	2.4048	2.4480
April	2.4637	2.3726	2.4273
May	2.6771	2.3847	2.4859
June	2.7265	2.6187	2.6710
July	2.7183	2.5954	2.6447
August	2.7654	2.6134	2.6830
September	2.7461	2.5818	2.6635
October	2.6914	2.6031	2.6409
November	2.7645	2.6864	2.7193
December	2.7976	2.7208	2.7638