YEARLY HIGH
13.6481 LSL
YEARLY LOW
11.5843 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.5705 LSL

2012 XDR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2012

During 2012, the XDR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 22, valuing the pair at 13.6481. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 13, dropping to 11.5843.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0638 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.3004 to the December average rate of 13.2693, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2012 high of 13.6481 was up 2.19% compared to the 2011 peak of 13.3558, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 68,240 LSL
2011 Average 57,140 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 57,922 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,318.95 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.

13.6271
11.5376
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 12.1895, compared to 12.9516 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7622 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.1895
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.9516

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2012 was May, with a trading range of 0.9153 LSL (High: 12.8590 / Low: 11.9437). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3147 LSL (High: 11.8990 / Low: 11.5843).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.9153
March Spread (Stable) ±0.3147

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 0.4408 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2012: 13.4530) against the same month in 2011 (average: 12.7603), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6927 (+5.43%).

2012 Avg (November) 13.4530
2011 Avg (November) 12.7603

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.5354 12.0140 12.3004
February 12.0203 11.6909 11.8596
March 11.8990 11.5843 11.7117
April 12.3141 11.8178 12.0730
May 12.8590 11.9437 12.4843
June 12.9682 12.3840 12.7077
July 12.7833 12.2637 12.4339
August 12.9090 12.1985 12.5049
September 12.8530 12.4566 12.7195
October 13.6062 12.8238 13.3292
November 13.6481 13.2566 13.4530
December 13.5811 13.0050 13.2693