YEARLY HIGH
16.5904 NGN
YEARLY LOW
14.4488 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.2248 NGN

2014 LSL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 1, valuing the pair at 16.5904. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 14.4488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.1415 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.7494 to the December average rate of 15.8329, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 16.5904 was down 10.17% compared to the 2013 peak of 18.4697, 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 82,952 NGN
2013 Average 82,774 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 72,244 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,707.71 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

15.9413
14.6411
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NGN 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 15.2039, compared to 15.2457 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0418 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.2039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.2457

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 1.4085 NGN (High: 16.1545 / Low: 14.7460). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3090 NGN (High: 15.4315 / Low: 15.1225).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.4085
June Spread (Stable) ±0.3090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3331 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3331

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 15.8329) against the same month in 2013 (average: 15.3534), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4795 (+3.12%).

2014 Avg (December) 15.8329
2013 Avg (December) 15.3534

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 15.2499 14.4488 14.7494
February 15.4142 14.4947 14.9293
March 15.6347 15.1405 15.3405
April 15.6351 15.0907 15.3747
May 15.7515 15.1039 15.5372
June 15.4315 15.1225 15.2920
July 15.4309 15.0986 15.2289
August 15.3533 14.9891 15.1982
September 15.2483 14.5381 14.8651
October 15.1863 14.4578 14.8634
November 16.1545 14.7460 15.4854
December 16.5904 15.3620 15.8329