YEARLY HIGH
11.6868 LSL
YEARLY LOW
10.3130 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8478 LSL

2014 BMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 11.6868. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 10.3130.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3737 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.8577 to the December average rate of 11.4994, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.91% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 11.6868 was up 11.43% compared to the 2013 peak of 10.4877, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 58,434 LSL
2013 Average 48,238 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 51,565 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,868.70 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

11.6083
10.3007
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 10.7001, compared to 10.9955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.7001
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.7119 LSL (High: 11.2205 / Low: 10.5086). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1914 LSL (High: 10.7580 / Low: 10.5666).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7119
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1914

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2374 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2374

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 11.4994) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.3653), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1340 (+10.94%).

2014 Avg (December) 11.4994
2013 Avg (December) 10.3653

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.2205 10.5086 10.8577
February 11.2361 10.7285 10.9781
March 10.8817 10.5541 10.7408
April 10.6586 10.4261 10.5505
May 10.5252 10.3130 10.4097
June 10.7912 10.5454 10.6637
July 10.7741 10.4902 10.6557
August 10.7580 10.5666 10.6625
September 11.2706 10.6602 10.9795
October 11.3518 10.8963 11.0841
November 11.2707 10.9520 11.0918
December 11.6868 11.0172 11.4994