2012 SZL to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0088 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.9820 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9999 LSL

2012 SZL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the SZL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 4, valuing the pair at 1.0088. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 28, dropping to 0.9820.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0267 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0003 to the December average rate of 0.9998, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0088 was down 0.74% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0163, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,044 LSL

2011 Average 5,000 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 4,910 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 133.68 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0007

0.9984

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 1.0000, compared to 0.9997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0000

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was September, with a trading range of 0.0206 LSL (High: 1.0026 / Low: 0.9820). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 LSL (High: 1.0003 / Low: 0.9983).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0206

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2012: 1.0005) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.0012), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-0.07%).

2012 Avg (April) 1.0005

2011 Avg (April) 1.0012

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0032	0.9991	1.0003
February	1.0012	0.9987	0.9999
March	1.0020	0.9966	0.9996
April	1.0088	0.9977	1.0005
May	1.0038	0.9974	1.0002
June	1.0019	0.9932	0.9996
July	1.0004	0.9982	0.9999
August	1.0012	0.9975	0.9999
September	1.0026	0.9820	0.9986
October	1.0012	0.9974	0.9999
November	1.0011	0.9982	1.0001
December	1.0003	0.9983	0.9998