YEARLY HIGH
4.8647 LSL
YEARLY LOW
4.2654 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.6172 LSL

2014 BRL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the BRL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 3, valuing the pair at 4.8647. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 4.2654.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5993 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.5649 to the December average rate of 4.3466, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.8647 was up 2.21% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.7596, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 121,618 LSL
2013 Average 111,801 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 106,636 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14,982.23 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.8363
4.3021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 4.6631, compared to 4.5712 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0919 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.6631
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.5712

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.3095 LSL (High: 4.6706 / Low: 4.3611). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0768 LSL (High: 4.7207 / Low: 4.6439).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.3095
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1775 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1775

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 4.7918) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.4077), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3841 (+8.71%).

2014 Avg (July) 4.7918
2013 Avg (July) 4.4077

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.6458 4.4481 4.5649
February 4.6691 4.5334 4.6079
March 4.6837 4.5628 4.6178
April 4.7770 4.6757 4.7254
May 4.7207 4.6439 4.6868
June 4.8272 4.6886 4.7759
July 4.8647 4.7068 4.7918
August 4.7599 4.6501 4.7049
September 4.7929 4.6067 4.7035
October 4.6706 4.3611 4.5260
November 4.4411 4.2654 4.3545
December 4.4159 4.2857 4.3466