YEARLY HIGH
1.6312 MDL
YEARLY LOW
1.2425 MDL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4744 MDL

2015 LSL to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 22, valuing the pair at 1.6312. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 13, dropping to 1.2425.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3887 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4405 to the December average rate of 1.3102, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.6312 was up 18.27% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.3793, 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 8,156 MDL
2014 Average 6,459 MDL
Yearly Trough Low 6,213 MDL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,943.44 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.6311
1.2810
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MDL 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 1.5103, compared to 1.4386 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0717 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5103
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4386

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was January, with a trading range of 0.2123 MDL (High: 1.5462 / Low: 1.3338). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0389 MDL (High: 1.5105 / Low: 1.4716).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2123
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0389

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1012 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1012

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 1.6019) against the same month in 2014 (average: 1.2300), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3719 (+30.24%).

2015 Avg (February) 1.6019
2014 Avg (February) 1.2300

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5462 1.3338 1.4405
February 1.6312 1.5504 1.6019
March 1.5839 1.4554 1.5212
April 1.5282 1.4639 1.4995
May 1.5105 1.4716 1.4959
June 1.5692 1.4532 1.5025
July 1.5533 1.4783 1.5216
August 1.5114 1.4319 1.4726
September 1.4910 1.3834 1.4422
October 1.5022 1.4432 1.4737
November 1.4516 1.3773 1.4114
December 1.3825 1.2425 1.3102