YEARLY HIGH
3.9280 TWD
YEARLY LOW
3.2636 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6103 TWD

2012 LSL to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the LSL to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 8, valuing the pair at 3.9280. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 3.2636.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6645 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7466 to the December average rate of 3.3690, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.08% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 3.9280 was down 10.95% compared to the 2011 peak of 4.4110, 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 19,640 TWD
2011 Average 20,377 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 16,318 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,322.33 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

3.9429
3.2537
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to TWD 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 3.7403, compared to 3.4804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2599 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.7403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.2788 TWD (High: 3.7806 / Low: 3.5017). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0961 TWD (High: 3.9280 / Low: 3.8319).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.2788
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0961

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 0.1851 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1851

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2012: 3.8855) against the same month in 2011 (average: 4.2638), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3784 (-8.87%).

2012 Avg (March) 3.8855
2011 Avg (March) 4.2638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.8422 3.6800 3.7466
February 3.9146 3.7974 3.8590
March 3.9280 3.8319 3.8855
April 3.8721 3.6929 3.7659
May 3.7806 3.5017 3.6165
June 3.6499 3.4862 3.5682
July 3.6845 3.5332 3.6327
August 3.6994 3.5253 3.6229
September 3.6315 3.5241 3.5658
October 3.5168 3.3175 3.3807
November 3.3745 3.2636 3.3111
December 3.4358 3.2876 3.3690