YEARLY HIGH
0.3133 MYR
YEARLY LOW
0.2875 MYR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3018 MYR

2014 LSL to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 13, valuing the pair at 0.3133. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 5, dropping to 0.2875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0258 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3042 to the December average rate of 0.3028, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.3133 was down 13.20% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.3609, 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 1,566 MYR
2013 Average 1,636 MYR
Yearly Trough Low 1,437 MYR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 128.85 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.3121
0.2913
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MYR 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 0.3053, compared to 0.2983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0071 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3053
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0140 MYR (High: 0.3015 / Low: 0.2875). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 MYR (High: 0.3106 / Low: 0.3068).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.3103) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.3242), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0138 (-4.27%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.3103
2013 Avg (May) 0.3242

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3121 0.2985 0.3042
February 0.3055 0.2979 0.3016
March 0.3096 0.3025 0.3055
April 0.3106 0.3068 0.3086
May 0.3133 0.3053 0.3103
June 0.3047 0.2986 0.3017
July 0.3027 0.2959 0.2988
August 0.3013 0.2952 0.2981
September 0.2976 0.2905 0.2931
October 0.3015 0.2875 0.2950
November 0.3065 0.2962 0.3017
December 0.3108 0.2992 0.3028