YEARLY HIGH
114.2395 IQD
YEARLY LOW
99.8304 IQD
YEARLY AVERAGE
108.1703 IQD

2014 LSL to IQD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to IQD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 114.2395. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 25, dropping to 99.8304.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4090 IQD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 107.4507 to the December average rate of 102.2708, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 114.2395 was down 16.88% compared to the 2013 peak of 137.4339, 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 571,197 IQD
2013 Average 604,740 IQD
Yearly Trough Low 499,152 IQD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,045.16 IQD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

113.8275
101.2202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to IQD 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 109.3313, compared to 107.0093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3220 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 109.3313
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 107.0093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 7.3797 IQD (High: 107.2102 / Low: 99.8304). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5369 IQD (High: 111.4177 / Low: 108.8808).

December Spread (Volatile) ±7.3797
August Spread (Stable) ±2.5369

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 3.9521 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.9521

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 112.7769) against the same month in 2013 (average: 124.4690), the exchange rate shifted by -11.6922 (-9.39%).

2014 Avg (May) 112.7769
2013 Avg (May) 124.4690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 110.7161 103.7448 107.4507
February 108.5370 104.0495 106.2347
March 112.6671 107.0668 108.7027
April 111.9616 109.2267 110.4733
May 114.2395 110.6759 112.7769
June 111.6958 108.3716 110.3495
July 112.3598 108.6718 110.3154
August 111.4177 108.8808 110.2251
September 110.2987 104.2558 106.9730
October 107.8573 103.7859 106.0484
November 107.8214 104.4471 106.2229
December 107.2102 99.8304 102.2708