YEARLY HIGH
0.6849 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.4876 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6112 HKD

2015 LSL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 5, valuing the pair at 0.6849. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 0.4876.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1973 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6703 to the December average rate of 0.5150, the exchange rate registered a net change of -23.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 0.6849 was down 8.88% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.7516, 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 3,424 HKD
2014 Average 3,577 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 2,438 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 986.59 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

0.6859
0.4995
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to HKD 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 0.6510, compared to 0.5715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0795 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6510
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0521 HKD (High: 0.5397 / Low: 0.4876). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0180 HKD (High: 0.6794 / Low: 0.6614).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0180

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0337 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0337

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 0.6691) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.7068), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0377 (-5.34%).

2015 Avg (February) 0.6691
2014 Avg (February) 0.7068

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6794 0.6614 0.6703
February 0.6849 0.6584 0.6691
March 0.6656 0.6216 0.6425
April 0.6570 0.6353 0.6462
May 0.6580 0.6376 0.6479
June 0.6393 0.6155 0.6300
July 0.6338 0.6122 0.6228
August 0.6139 0.5825 0.6013
September 0.5821 0.5522 0.5677
October 0.5923 0.5569 0.5743
November 0.5634 0.5368 0.5478
December 0.5397 0.4876 0.5150