2012 SBD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.2609 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.0483 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1515 LSL

2012 SBD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SBD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 1.2609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 1.0483.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2126 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0922 to the December average rate of 1.2155, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.2609 was up 11.99% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.1259, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 6,304 LSL

2011 Average 4,758 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 5,241 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,062.86 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.2556

1.0467

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.1102, compared to 1.1928 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1928

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 0.0891 LSL (High: 1.2074 / Low: 1.1183). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 LSL (High: 1.0815 / Low: 1.0483).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0891

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0457 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0457

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 1.2382) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0779), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1603 (+14.88%).

2012 Avg (November) 1.2382

2011 Avg (November) 1.0779

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1138	1.0617	1.0922
February	1.1008	1.0666	1.0860
March	1.0815	1.0483	1.0641
April	1.1199	1.0751	1.0973
May	1.1610	1.0817	1.1255
June	1.2101	1.1719	1.1961
July	1.2074	1.1183	1.1504
August	1.2018	1.1459	1.1703
September	1.1897	1.1488	1.1676
October	1.2358	1.1655	1.2145
November	1.2609	1.2100	1.2382
December	1.2500	1.1914	1.2155