YEARLY HIGH
5.4530 BTN
YEARLY LOW
4.2088 BTN
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0457 BTN

2015 LSL to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 5.4530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 4.2088.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2442 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3793 to the December average rate of 4.4220, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.4530 was down 7.36% compared to the 2014 peak of 5.8865, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 27,265 BTN
2014 Average 28,140 BTN
Yearly Trough Low 21,044 BTN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,221.19 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

5.4750
4.3263
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BTN 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 5.2723, compared to 4.8191 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4532 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2723
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8191

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.4377 BTN (High: 4.6465 / Low: 4.2088). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1110 BTN (High: 5.0826 / Low: 4.9716).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4377
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1110

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2474 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 5.3523) against the same month in 2014 (average: 5.6696), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3174 (-5.60%).

2015 Avg (February) 5.3523
2014 Avg (February) 5.6696

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.4396 5.3058 5.3793
February 5.4530 5.2846 5.3523
March 5.3028 5.0424 5.1723
April 5.3513 5.1247 5.2229
May 5.3904 5.2483 5.3232
June 5.2455 5.0638 5.1837
July 5.2021 5.0520 5.1096
August 5.0826 4.9716 5.0433
September 4.9846 4.7085 4.8513
October 4.9543 4.7133 4.8187
November 4.7696 4.5742 4.6695
December 4.6465 4.2088 4.4220