2014 HKD to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5075 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.3304 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3989 LSL

2014 HKD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the HKD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 1.5075. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.3304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1771 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3997 to the December average rate of 1.4829, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.5075 was up 11.46% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.3525, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 37,687 LSL

2013 Average 31,095 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 33,260 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,426.49 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.4969

1.3287

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 1.3796, compared to 1.4181 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0385 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3796

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4181

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0898 LSL (High: 1.4451 / Low: 1.3552). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0247 LSL (High: 1.3880 / Low: 1.3633).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0898

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0247

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 0.0311 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0311

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.4829) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.3368), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1461 (+10.93%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.4829

2013 Avg (December) 1.3368

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4451	1.3552	1.3997
February	1.4472	1.3823	1.4150
March	1.4014	1.3606	1.3839
April	1.3747	1.3447	1.3606
May	1.3575	1.3304	1.3427
June	1.3922	1.3602	1.3756
July	1.3902	1.3536	1.3748
August	1.3880	1.3633	1.3757
September	1.4514	1.3755	1.4163
October	1.4626	1.4047	1.4288
November	1.4538	1.4117	1.4303
December	1.5075	1.4206	1.4829