YEARLY HIGH
1.5823 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.3809 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4760 MDL

2012 LSL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 6, valuing the pair at 1.5823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 1.3809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2014 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4713 to the December average rate of 1.4117, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.5823 was down 14.32% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.8467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,911 MDL
2011 Average 8,126 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 6,904 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,007.07 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.5727
1.3872
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MDL 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 1.4959, compared to 1.4562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0397 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4959
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.1070 MDL (High: 1.5214 / Low: 1.4143). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0338 MDL (High: 1.4294 / Low: 1.3956).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1070
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0338

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0828 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0828

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2012: 1.5449) against the same month in 2011 (average: 1.6683), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1234 (-7.39%).

2012 Avg (February) 1.5449
2011 Avg (February) 1.6683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5171 1.4325 1.4713
February 1.5823 1.5142 1.5449
March 1.5767 1.5323 1.5572
April 1.5484 1.4686 1.5030
May 1.5214 1.4143 1.4555
June 1.4925 1.4034 1.4432
July 1.5277 1.4682 1.5008
August 1.5472 1.4701 1.5095
September 1.5173 1.4769 1.4975
October 1.4884 1.3830 1.4147
November 1.4238 1.3809 1.4027
December 1.4294 1.3956 1.4117