YEARLY HIGH
0.2542 LTL
YEARLY LOW
0.2261 LTL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2399 LTL

2014 LSL to LTL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to LTL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 23, valuing the pair at 0.2542. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 29, dropping to 0.2261.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0281 LTL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2335 to the December average rate of 0.2440, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.2542 was down 17.80% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3092, 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 1,271 LTL
2013 Average 1,353 LTL
Yearly Trough Low 1,130 LTL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 140.56 LTL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.2515
0.2284
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to LTL 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 0.2355, compared to 0.2443 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0088 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2355
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2443

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.0150 LTL (High: 0.2516 / Low: 0.2366). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0041 LTL (High: 0.2403 / Low: 0.2362).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0150
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0041

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2014: 0.2496) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.2509), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0013 (-0.52%).

2014 Avg (November) 0.2496
2013 Avg (November) 0.2509

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2387 0.2261 0.2335
February 0.2347 0.2278 0.2303
March 0.2376 0.2296 0.2325
April 0.2392 0.2341 0.2370
May 0.2455 0.2360 0.2415
June 0.2403 0.2362 0.2381
July 0.2451 0.2355 0.2393
August 0.2467 0.2402 0.2432
September 0.2492 0.2411 0.2440
October 0.2511 0.2428 0.2459
November 0.2542 0.2463 0.2496
December 0.2516 0.2366 0.2440