2013 SDG to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3541 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.7879 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1390 LSL

2013 SDG to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2013

During 2013, the SDG to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 2.3541. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 1.7879.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5663 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9877 to the December average rate of 1.8181, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2013 high of 2.3541 was down 26.68% compared to the 2012 peak of 3.2109, 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 11,771 LSL

2012 Average 12,351 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 8,939 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,831.30 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2013.

2.3300

1.7715

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 2.0884, compared to 2.1896 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0884

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1896

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2013 was November, with a trading range of 0.5521 LSL (High: 2.3409 / Low: 1.7887). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0299 LSL (High: 2.0273 / Low: 1.9974).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5521

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0299

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.4532 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2013: 2.2834) against the same month in 2012 (average: 1.8673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4161 (+22.29%).

2013 Avg (August) 2.2834

2012 Avg (August) 1.8673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0449	1.9206	1.9877
February	2.0273	1.9974	2.0132
March	2.1092	2.0446	2.0804
April	2.0946	2.0163	2.0633
May	2.2779	2.0261	2.1128
June	2.3127	2.2272	2.2731
July	2.3162	2.2064	2.2510
August	2.3541	2.2229	2.2834
September	2.3342	2.2007	2.2673
October	2.2881	2.2156	2.2466
November	2.3409	1.7887	2.2712
December	1.8392	1.7879	1.8181