YEARLY HIGH
17.5761 NGN
YEARLY LOW
12.5102 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.5940 NGN

2015 LSL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LSL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 26, valuing the pair at 17.5761. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 11, dropping to 12.5102.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0659 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 16.0838 to the December average rate of 13.2171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -17.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 17.5761 was up 5.94% compared to the 2014 peak of 16.5904, 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 87,881 NGN
2014 Average 76,134 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 62,551 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,329.63 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

17.4967
12.8281
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 16.5166, compared to 14.6715 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8451 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.5166
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 14.6715

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was March, with a trading range of 1.4029 NGN (High: 17.3903 / Low: 15.9874). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5046 NGN (High: 16.8754 / Low: 16.3708).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.4029
May Spread (Stable) ±0.5046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.8549 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8549

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2015: 17.1076) against the same month in 2014 (average: 14.9293), the exchange rate shifted by +2.1783 (+14.59%).

2015 Avg (February) 17.1076
2014 Avg (February) 14.9293

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 16.7344 15.4802 16.0838
February 17.5761 16.2676 17.1076
March 17.3903 15.9874 16.5258
April 16.8744 16.3091 16.5879
May 16.8754 16.3708 16.6288
June 16.4129 15.7916 16.1655
July 16.2661 15.7143 15.9835
August 15.7599 14.9602 15.4339
September 14.9472 14.1824 14.5790
October 15.2188 14.2981 14.7525
November 14.4749 13.7833 14.0628
December 13.8593 12.5102 13.2171