YEARLY HIGH
0.0502 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0419 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0460 LSL

2012 DJF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the DJF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.0502. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 0.0419.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0083 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0449 to the December average rate of 0.0485, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 0.0502 was up 4.58% compared to the 2011 peak of 0.0480, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 251 LSL
2011 Average 204 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 209 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41.68 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

0.0501
0.0418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 0.0444, compared to 0.0477 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0444
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0477

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.0045 LSL (High: 0.0476 / Low: 0.0432). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LSL (High: 0.0432 / Low: 0.0419).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0045
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 0.0495) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.0458), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0036 (+7.92%).

2012 Avg (November) 0.0495
2011 Avg (November) 0.0458

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0458 0.0436 0.0449
February 0.0438 0.0420 0.0429
March 0.0432 0.0419 0.0425
April 0.0447 0.0428 0.0437
May 0.0476 0.0432 0.0456
June 0.0479 0.0456 0.0469
July 0.0480 0.0455 0.0464
August 0.0476 0.0455 0.0465
September 0.0472 0.0456 0.0465
October 0.0496 0.0469 0.0486
November 0.0502 0.0487 0.0495
December 0.0498 0.0475 0.0485