2012 XDR to LSL Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2012.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 XDR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2012.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |