YEARLY HIGH
10.7497 JMD
YEARLY LOW
9.5581 JMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.2287 JMD

2014 LSL to JMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to JMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 24, valuing the pair at 10.7497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 9.5581.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1916 JMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.8014 to the December average rate of 9.9116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 10.7497 was down 3.53% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.1431, 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 53,748 JMD
2013 Average 51,786 JMD
Yearly Trough Low 47,790 JMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,958.13 JMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

10.6976
9.7129
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to JMD 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 10.1926, compared to 10.2648 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0722 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1926
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2648

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was September, with a trading range of 0.5940 JMD (High: 10.5749 / Low: 9.9809). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1916 JMD (High: 10.6517 / Low: 10.4601).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.5940
August Spread (Stable) ±0.1916

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.2962 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2962

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 10.6156) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.5881), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0275 (+0.26%).

2014 Avg (May) 10.6156
2013 Avg (May) 10.5881

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 10.0908 9.5581 9.8014
February 10.0605 9.5649 9.7949
March 10.3543 9.9569 10.1232
April 10.4890 10.2712 10.3856
May 10.7497 10.4355 10.6156
June 10.5378 10.3175 10.4350
July 10.7389 10.4100 10.5423
August 10.6517 10.4601 10.5555
September 10.5749 9.9809 10.2593
October 10.3211 9.9422 10.1467
November 10.3271 9.9775 10.1738
December 10.2888 9.7423 9.9116