2014 LSL to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7099 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.6437 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6744 SBD

2014 LSL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.7099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 0.6437.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0662 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6645 to the December average rate of 0.6581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.7099 was down 15.24% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8376, 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 3,550 SBD

2013 Average 3,720 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 3,218 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 331.23 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.7063

0.6537

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LSL to SBD 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 0.6791, compared to 0.6696 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0095 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6791

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6696

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0399 SBD (High: 0.6847 / Low: 0.6448). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0145 SBD (High: 0.6976 / Low: 0.6831).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0145

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 0.0218 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0218

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.7019) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.7749), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0730 (-9.42%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.7019

2013 Avg (May) 0.7749

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6847	0.6448	0.6645
February	0.6777	0.6471	0.6619
March	0.6883	0.6681	0.6767
April	0.6976	0.6831	0.6896
May	0.7099	0.6930	0.7019
June	0.6920	0.6688	0.6801
July	0.6910	0.6712	0.6791
August	0.6878	0.6712	0.6784
September	0.6820	0.6527	0.6649
October	0.6778	0.6505	0.6664
November	0.6821	0.6600	0.6709
December	0.6815	0.6437	0.6581