YEARLY HIGH
1.0080 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.9911 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0000 NAD

2012 LSL to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 12, valuing the pair at 1.0080. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 10, dropping to 0.9911.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0169 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0000 to the December average rate of 1.0005, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 1.0080 was down 2.36% compared to the 2011 peak of 1.0324, 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 5,040 NAD
2011 Average 5,010 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,955 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 84.55 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

1.0011
0.9992
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NAD 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 1.0001, compared to 1.0000 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0000

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was April, with a trading range of 0.0169 NAD (High: 1.0080 / Low: 0.9911). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0043 NAD (High: 1.0026 / Low: 0.9983).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0169
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0043

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 June and July, 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: 0.9999) against the same month in 2011 (average: 0.9990), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.09%).

2012 Avg (April) 0.9999
2011 Avg (April) 0.9990

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0050 0.9929 1.0000
February 1.0070 0.9965 1.0004
March 1.0038 0.9971 0.9999
April 1.0080 0.9911 0.9999
May 1.0034 0.9942 0.9993
June 1.0062 0.9945 1.0010
July 1.0045 0.9966 0.9997
August 1.0033 0.9965 0.9999
September 1.0051 0.9971 1.0002
October 1.0026 0.9963 0.9997
November 1.0018 0.9963 1.0001
December 1.0026 0.9983 1.0005