YEARLY HIGH
4.2808 PHP
YEARLY LOW
3.8221 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.0957 PHP

2014 LSL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 9, valuing the pair at 4.2808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 3.8221.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4587 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1422 to the December average rate of 3.8865, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.2808 was down 11.63% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.8441, 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 21,404 PHP
2013 Average 22,039 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 19,111 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,293.55 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.2620
3.8523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to PHP 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 4.1584, compared to 4.0330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1254 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.1584
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.2494 PHP (High: 4.0715 / Low: 3.8221). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0720 PHP (High: 4.1409 / Low: 4.0688).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2494
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0720

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.1675 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1675

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2014: 4.2278) against the same month in 2013 (average: 4.5245), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2966 (-6.56%).

2014 Avg (April) 4.2278
2013 Avg (April) 4.5245

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2240 4.0410 4.1422
February 4.1627 4.0383 4.0871
March 4.2439 4.1172 4.1695
April 4.2808 4.1862 4.2278
May 4.2466 4.1645 4.2172
June 4.1570 4.0663 4.1069
July 4.1292 4.0391 4.0811
August 4.1409 4.0688 4.1069
September 4.0839 3.9865 4.0257
October 4.1153 3.9598 4.0439
November 4.1057 3.9845 4.0539
December 4.0715 3.8221 3.8865