YEARLY HIGH
683.5343 GNF
YEARLY LOW
604.5669 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
646.7397 GNF

2014 LSL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 683.5343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 22, dropping to 604.5669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 78.9674 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 643.5085 to the December average rate of 613.6689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 683.5343 was down 18.05% compared to the 2013 peak of 834.0813, 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 3,417,671 GNF
2013 Average 3,652,227 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 3,022,835 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 394,836.77 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

677.2380
607.8898
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GNF 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 653.7798, compared to 639.6997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.0800 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 653.7798
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 639.6997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 44.3800 GNF (High: 664.6130 / Low: 620.2329). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 16.3838 GNF (High: 662.4296 / Low: 646.0457).

January Spread (Volatile) ±44.3800
August Spread (Stable) ±16.3838

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 21.6672 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -21.6672

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 671.4590) against the same month in 2013 (average: 759.1965), the exchange rate shifted by -87.7375 (-11.56%).

2014 Avg (May) 671.4590
2013 Avg (May) 759.1965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 664.6130 620.2329 643.5085
February 654.5328 626.0146 638.7041
March 663.1763 641.3125 652.7547
April 673.4010 652.9923 662.0661
May 683.5343 661.7753 671.4590
June 661.7621 645.2496 654.1860
July 670.1247 648.9250 659.4521
August 662.4296 646.0457 655.5687
September 657.2571 624.4553 638.5358
October 649.4634 622.6882 635.6367
November 644.7348 623.0778 635.3361
December 639.6459 604.5669 613.6689