YEARLY HIGH
8.9486 LSL
YEARLY LOW
8.2347 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.5593 LSL

2014 BND to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BND to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 8.9486. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 24, dropping to 8.2347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7139 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.5317 to the December average rate of 8.7349, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 8.9486 was up 7.41% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.3308, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 44,743 LSL
2013 Average 38,548 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 41,173 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,569.43 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

8.7770
8.2725
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 8.4870, compared to 8.6316 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1446 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.4870
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.6316

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.5131 LSL (High: 8.9486 / Low: 8.4355). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1262 LSL (High: 8.6020 / Low: 8.4758).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5131
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1262

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.1888 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 8.7349) against the same month in 2013 (average: 8.2293), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5056 (+6.14%).

2014 Avg (December) 8.7349
2013 Avg (December) 8.2293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7777 8.3149 8.5317
February 8.7829 8.4712 8.6669
March 8.5496 8.3818 8.4781
April 8.4811 8.3475 8.4058
May 8.4191 8.2347 8.3145
June 8.6160 8.4127 8.5251
July 8.6449 8.4468 8.5715
August 8.6020 8.4758 8.5394
September 8.8449 8.5201 8.6869
October 8.8577 8.5418 8.6934
November 8.7299 8.4315 8.5635
December 8.9486 8.4355 8.7349