YEARLY HIGH
0.5857 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.5282 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5515 LSL

2014 ETB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the ETB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.5857. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 0.5282.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0575 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5665 to the December average rate of 0.5699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5857 was up 6.33% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,928 LSL
2013 Average 2,576 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 2,641 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 287.53 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5742
0.5297
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.5523, compared to 0.5507 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5523
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5507

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0346 LSL (High: 0.5847 / Low: 0.5501). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0100 LSL (High: 0.5432 / Low: 0.5331).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0346
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0100

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0143 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0143

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2014: 0.5705) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4832), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0873 (+18.06%).

2014 Avg (February) 0.5705
2013 Avg (February) 0.4832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5847 0.5501 0.5665
February 0.5857 0.5558 0.5705
March 0.5652 0.5447 0.5567
April 0.5482 0.5369 0.5424
May 0.5401 0.5282 0.5334
June 0.5505 0.5391 0.5445
July 0.5461 0.5305 0.5402
August 0.5432 0.5331 0.5377
September 0.5647 0.5355 0.5507
October 0.5656 0.5438 0.5537
November 0.5626 0.5446 0.5523
December 0.5795 0.5474 0.5699