YEARLY HIGH
1.9233 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.7210 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8057 LSL

2012 ARS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the ARS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 3, valuing the pair at 1.9233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.7210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2022 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8558 to the December average rate of 1.7683, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.9233 was down 4.03% compared to the 2011 peak of 2.0041, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,616 LSL
2011 Average 8,766 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 8,605 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,011.22 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.8851
1.7325
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 1.8084, compared to 1.8030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0054 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8084
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1561 LSL (High: 1.9049 / Low: 1.7488). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0375 LSL (High: 1.7673 / Low: 1.7298).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1561
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0375

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0940 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0940

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2012: 1.8724) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6560), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2164 (+13.07%).

2012 Avg (June) 1.8724
2011 Avg (June) 1.6560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.8990 1.7917 1.8558
February 1.7914 1.7273 1.7618
March 1.7673 1.7298 1.7452
April 1.8248 1.7458 1.7806
May 1.9049 1.7488 1.8347
June 1.9233 1.8110 1.8724
July 1.8682 1.7901 1.8145
August 1.8345 1.7608 1.7955
September 1.8126 1.7479 1.7729
October 1.8757 1.7734 1.8314
November 1.8568 1.8166 1.8351
December 1.8300 1.7210 1.7683