YEARLY HIGH
3.8349 GMD
YEARLY LOW
2.4866 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2583 GMD

2015 LSL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 3.8349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 2.4866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3483 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7135 to the December average rate of 2.6264, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 3.8349 was down 3.16% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.9599, 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 19,174 GMD
2014 Average 18,404 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 12,433 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,741.26 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

3.8298
2.5170
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 3.6069, compared to 2.9097 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.6972 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.6069
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was June, with a trading range of 0.3003 GMD (High: 3.5394 / Low: 3.2391). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1142 GMD (High: 3.6580 / Low: 3.5438).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.3003
May Spread (Stable) ±0.1142

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.2756 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2756

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 3.7204) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.4758), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2445 (+7.03%).

2015 Avg (February) 3.7204
2014 Avg (February) 3.4758

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7731 3.6503 3.7135
February 3.8349 3.6586 3.7204
March 3.6996 3.4471 3.5637
April 3.6526 3.5232 3.5870
May 3.6580 3.5438 3.5959
June 3.5394 3.2391 3.4607
July 3.2410 3.1226 3.1851
August 3.1476 2.9991 3.0827
September 2.9812 2.7769 2.8851
October 3.0234 2.8043 2.9021
November 2.8383 2.7090 2.7768
December 2.7686 2.4866 2.6264