YEARLY HIGH
0.0910 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0780 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0830 SBD

2014 LRD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LRD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 2, dropping to 0.0780.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0130 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0862 to the December average rate of 0.0827, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0910 was down 7.50% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0984, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 455 SBD
2013 Average 467 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 390 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 65.03 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0892
0.0780
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to SBD 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 0.0856, compared to 0.0804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0856
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 0.0078 SBD (High: 0.0876 / Low: 0.0798). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0851 / Low: 0.0848).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0078
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2014: 0.0883) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0959), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0076 (-7.96%).

2014 Avg (March) 0.0883
2013 Avg (March) 0.0959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0891 0.0841 0.0862
February 0.0851 0.0848 0.0850
March 0.0910 0.0849 0.0883
April 0.0859 0.0846 0.0852
May 0.0899 0.0846 0.0862
June 0.0876 0.0798 0.0825
July 0.0800 0.0781 0.0790
August 0.0794 0.0780 0.0789
September 0.0808 0.0789 0.0798
October 0.0810 0.0804 0.0807
November 0.0818 0.0806 0.0813
December 0.0838 0.0815 0.0827