2014 LSL to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.5691 MRO

YEARLY LOW

24.8986 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.9549 MRO

2014 LSL to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 18, valuing the pair at 28.5691. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 24.8986.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.6705 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.7915 to the December average rate of 25.3036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 28.5691 was down 19.70% compared to the 2013 peak of 35.5785, 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 142,845 MRO

2013 Average 152,607 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 124,493 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18,352.34 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

28.5099

25.0122

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MRO 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 27.3542, compared to 26.5555 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7987 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.3542

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.5555

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 1.7390 MRO (High: 27.6763 / Low: 25.9373). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5381 MRO (High: 27.6542 / Low: 27.1161).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.7390

June Spread (Stable) ±0.5381

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 1.0255 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0255

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 28.2184) against the same month in 2013 (average: 30.0073), the exchange rate shifted by -1.7889 (-5.96%).

2014 Avg (May) 28.2184

2013 Avg (May) 30.0073

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	27.6763	25.9373	26.7915
February	27.1028	25.9464	26.5007
March	28.1311	26.7527	27.2335
April	28.4027	27.6044	27.9747
May	28.5691	27.7572	28.2184
June	27.6542	27.1161	27.4066
July	27.8322	27.0040	27.3811
August	27.7386	27.1324	27.3917
September	27.3841	25.8410	26.5674
October	26.9716	25.7932	26.3601
November	26.8373	25.8807	26.3291
December	26.3156	24.8986	25.3036