YEARLY HIGH
53.6832 CRC
YEARLY LOW
45.1195 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
49.5377 CRC

2014 LSL to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 53.6832. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 45.1195.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.5637 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.1920 to the December average rate of 46.6326, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 53.6832 was down 11.19% compared to the 2013 peak of 60.4483, 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 268,416 CRC
2013 Average 260,473 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 225,597 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 42,818.49 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

53.8002
45.5003
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CRC 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 49.9731, compared to 49.1024 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.9731
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.1024

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was March, with a trading range of 5.1794 CRC (High: 51.9644 / Low: 46.7850). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6912 CRC (High: 51.0965 / Low: 50.4053).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.1794
August Spread (Stable) ±0.6912

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 1.9352 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9352

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 53.1085) against the same month in 2013 (average: 53.7280), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6195 (-1.15%).

2014 Avg (May) 53.1085
2013 Avg (May) 53.7280

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 47.6612 45.1195 46.1920
February 47.2977 45.5814 46.5826
March 51.9644 46.7850 50.1769
April 52.7690 51.3516 51.9881
May 53.6832 52.2305 53.1085
June 52.4181 51.3169 51.7905
July 51.3461 50.1110 50.6647
August 51.0965 50.4053 50.7485
September 50.8422 47.8897 49.2800
October 49.6082 47.6294 48.7205
November 49.2962 47.8708 48.5678
December 48.7277 45.7110 46.6326