YEARLY HIGH
0.7546 SOS
YEARLY LOW
0.4670 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6034 SOS

2014 LBP to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LBP to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7546. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 0.4670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2875 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7344 to the December average rate of 0.4831, the exchange rate registered a net change of -34.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7546 was down 30.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.0790, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,773 SOS
2013 Average 4,664 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 2,335 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,437.66 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7595
0.4580
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to SOS 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 0.6722, compared to 0.5347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6722
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was July, with a trading range of 0.0499 SOS (High: 0.6117 / Low: 0.5618). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0110 SOS (High: 0.5640 / Low: 0.5530).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0499
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0376 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0376

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.7344) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.0624), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3280 (-30.87%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.7344
2013 Avg (January) 1.0624

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.7546 0.7209 0.7344
February 0.7239 0.6950 0.7108
March 0.6956 0.6553 0.6762
April 0.6614 0.6439 0.6503
May 0.6488 0.6258 0.6415
June 0.6289 0.6088 0.6198
July 0.6117 0.5618 0.5961
August 0.5640 0.5530 0.5585
September 0.5566 0.5109 0.5426
October 0.5200 0.5066 0.5154
November 0.5228 0.4942 0.5124
December 0.4976 0.4670 0.4831