YEARLY HIGH
1.6290 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.2666 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3408 LSL

2014 ARS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ARS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 1.6290. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 31, dropping to 1.2666.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3624 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5611 to the December average rate of 1.3458, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.6290 was down 15.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.9209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,145 LSL
2013 Average 8,825 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 6,333 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,811.98 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.5889
1.2550
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 1.3732, compared to 1.3084 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0648 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3732
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3084

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.2494 LSL (High: 1.6290 / Low: 1.3796). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0251 LSL (High: 1.3276 / Low: 1.3024).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2494
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0251

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1643 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1643

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 1.5611) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.7726), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2116 (-11.93%).

2014 Avg (January) 1.5611
2013 Avg (January) 1.7726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6290 1.3796 1.5611
February 1.4220 1.3614 1.3968
March 1.3770 1.3190 1.3554
April 1.3324 1.3030 1.3183
May 1.3150 1.2798 1.2953
June 1.3276 1.3024 1.3124
July 1.3238 1.2838 1.3069
August 1.3016 1.2666 1.2829
September 1.3339 1.2675 1.3045
October 1.3408 1.2818 1.3075
November 1.3268 1.2858 1.3031
December 1.3667 1.2913 1.3458