YEARLY HIGH
2509.5592 STD
YEARLY LOW
2123.7861 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2334.5476 STD

2012 LSL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 13, valuing the pair at 2509.5592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 26, dropping to 2123.7861.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 385.7731 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2369.1806 to the December average rate of 2171.9246, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 2509.5592 was down 10.88% compared to the 2011 peak of 2816.0324, 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 12,547,796 STD
2011 Average 12,227,111 STD
Yearly Trough Low 10,618,931 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,928,865.33 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

2471.4965
2144.6908
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to STD 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 2373.4767, compared to 2295.6185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 77.8582 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2373.4767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2295.6185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was October, with a trading range of 178.0505 STD (High: 2350.0806 / Low: 2172.0301). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 73.9388 STD (High: 2201.0415 / Low: 2127.1027).

October Spread (Volatile) ±178.0505
December Spread (Stable) ±73.9388

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 150.6375 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -150.6375

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 2444.2627) against the same month in 2011 (average: 2535.5557), the exchange rate shifted by -91.2930 (-3.60%).

2012 Avg (March) 2444.2627
2011 Avg (March) 2535.5557

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2418.7941 2281.1943 2369.1806
February 2480.4788 2392.2006 2422.9869
March 2509.5592 2404.2188 2444.2627
April 2411.8426 2329.4639 2383.0875
May 2414.0229 2254.2201 2323.3590
June 2368.9730 2230.6440 2297.9835
July 2458.2827 2359.7235 2402.0159
August 2486.0920 2386.0031 2435.0546
September 2470.4788 2308.9218 2371.4096
October 2350.0806 2172.0301 2220.7721
November 2215.1946 2123.7861 2172.5339
December 2201.0415 2127.1027 2171.9246