YEARLY HIGH
0.1566 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1191 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1306 LSL

2012 SYP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SYP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 0.1566. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.1191.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0376 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1478 to the December average rate of 0.1215, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.1566 was down 8.22% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.1707, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 783 LSL
2011 Average 753 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 595 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 187.80 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.1505
0.1189
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SYP 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 0.1362, compared to 0.1250 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0111 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1362
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1250

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was January, with a trading range of 0.0215 LSL (High: 0.1566 / Low: 0.1352). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 LSL (High: 0.1263 / Low: 0.1239).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0215
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2012. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0144 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0144

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2012: 0.1478) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.1477), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0002 (+0.10%).

2012 Avg (January) 0.1478
2011 Avg (January) 0.1477

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1566 0.1352 0.1478
February 0.1358 0.1313 0.1334
March 0.1345 0.1308 0.1324
April 0.1394 0.1329 0.1363
May 0.1390 0.1305 0.1356
June 0.1346 0.1276 0.1314
July 0.1315 0.1257 0.1281
August 0.1282 0.1235 0.1260
September 0.1262 0.1210 0.1233
October 0.1296 0.1221 0.1262
November 0.1263 0.1239 0.1251
December 0.1247 0.1191 0.1215