YEARLY HIGH
3.9599 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.3929 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.6796 GMD

2014 LSL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 3.9599. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 3.3929.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5670 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5089 to the December average rate of 3.7508, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.9599 was down 0.64% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.9852, 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 19,799 GMD
2013 Average 17,587 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 16,964 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,835.04 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.9298
3.4346
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GMD 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 3.6259, compared to 3.7333 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1074 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6259
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.7333

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.4680 GMD (High: 3.9599 / Low: 3.4919). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0775 GMD (High: 3.7640 / Low: 3.6864).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.4680
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0775

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 0.1378 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1378

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 3.7012) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.3002), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4011 (+12.15%).

2014 Avg (October) 3.7012
2013 Avg (October) 3.3002

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6126 3.3974 3.5089
February 3.5589 3.3929 3.4758
March 3.6252 3.5051 3.5508
April 3.7837 3.5745 3.6864
May 3.8631 3.7627 3.8109
June 3.7648 3.6689 3.7225
July 3.7776 3.6803 3.7192
August 3.7640 3.6864 3.7263
September 3.7376 3.5127 3.6139
October 3.9599 3.4919 3.7012
November 3.9363 3.8257 3.8885
December 3.9137 3.6921 3.7508