YEARLY HIGH
0.6030 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.5285 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5683 CNY

2014 LSL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 0.6030. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.5285.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0745 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5592 to the December average rate of 0.5376, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.6030 was down 18.27% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.7379, 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 3,015 CNY
2013 Average 3,204 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 2,643 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 372.46 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.6040
0.5316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CNY 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 0.5763, compared to 0.5602 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0161 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5763
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5602

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0362 CNY (High: 0.5772 / Low: 0.5410). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0095 CNY (High: 0.5823 / Low: 0.5728).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0362
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0095

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.5979) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6607), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0628 (-9.50%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.5979
2013 Avg (May) 0.6607

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5772 0.5410 0.5592
February 0.5722 0.5403 0.5544
March 0.5881 0.5660 0.5742
April 0.5950 0.5825 0.5891
May 0.6030 0.5911 0.5979
June 0.5910 0.5756 0.5830
July 0.5897 0.5754 0.5813
August 0.5823 0.5728 0.5774
September 0.5766 0.5452 0.5595
October 0.5615 0.5410 0.5530
November 0.5601 0.5437 0.5527
December 0.5581 0.5285 0.5376