2012 SDG to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.2109 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.8296 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4724 LSL

2012 SDG to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SDG to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 3.2109. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 9, dropping to 1.8296.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3813 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.9951 to the December average rate of 1.9547, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.2109 was up 0.50% compared to the 2011 peak of 3.1950, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 16,055 LSL

2011 Average 13,598 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 9,148 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,906.43 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.2623

1.7405

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 2.9676, compared to 1.9771 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9906 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9676

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9771

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was July, with a trading range of 1.2151 LSL (High: 3.0668 / Low: 1.8517). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0509 LSL (High: 1.8982 / Low: 1.8473).

July Spread (Volatile) ±1.2151

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0509

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 0.9229 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9229

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 3.1354) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2.5356), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5999 (+23.66%).

2012 Avg (June) 3.1354

2011 Avg (June) 2.5356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0554	2.9016	2.9951
February	2.9144	2.8186	2.8621
March	2.8867	2.8074	2.8391
April	2.9915	2.8469	2.9248
May	3.1801	2.8918	3.0494
June	3.2109	3.0578	3.1354
July	3.0668	1.8517	2.2126
August	1.9126	1.8296	1.8673
September	1.8982	1.8473	1.8737
October	2.0027	1.8869	1.9607
November	2.0232	1.9613	1.9936
December	2.0053	1.9155	1.9547