2014 LSL to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8933 ETB

YEARLY LOW

1.7074 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8142 ETB

2014 LSL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 1.8933. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 1.7074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1859 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7657 to the December average rate of 1.7550, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.8933 was down 12.28% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.1584, 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 9,466 ETB

2013 Average 9,724 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 8,537 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 929.42 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.8870

1.7411

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to ETB 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 1.8118, compared to 1.8166 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0048 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8118

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8166

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1075 ETB (High: 1.8178 / Low: 1.7103). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0347 ETB (High: 1.8758 / Low: 1.8410).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1075

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0347

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0559 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 1.8749) against the same month in 2013 (average: 2.0006), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1257 (-6.28%).

2014 Avg (May) 1.8749

2013 Avg (May) 2.0006

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8178	1.7103	1.7657
February	1.7993	1.7074	1.7533
March	1.8360	1.7692	1.7966
April	1.8627	1.8240	1.8438
May	1.8933	1.8516	1.8749
June	1.8549	1.8165	1.8367
July	1.8852	1.8312	1.8514
August	1.8758	1.8410	1.8598
September	1.8674	1.7709	1.8164
October	1.8390	1.7679	1.8063
November	1.8360	1.7775	1.8109
December	1.8269	1.7256	1.7550