YEARLY HIGH
1.3037 SCR
YEARLY LOW
1.0817 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.1723 SCR

2014 LSL to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 30, valuing the pair at 1.3037. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 30, dropping to 1.0817.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2219 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1120 to the December average rate of 1.2170, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.3037 was down 15.92% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.5505, 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 6,518 SCR
2013 Average 6,288 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 5,409 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,109.60 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.2966
1.0881
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SCR 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 1.1358, compared to 1.2088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0729 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1358
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.1419 SCR (High: 1.3037 / Low: 1.1618). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0323 SCR (High: 1.1653 / Low: 1.1330).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1419
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0323

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0622 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0622

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 1.2304) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.2176), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0128 (+1.05%).

2014 Avg (October) 1.2304
2013 Avg (October) 1.2176

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.1485 1.0817 1.1120
February 1.1266 1.0845 1.1055
March 1.1496 1.1150 1.1301
April 1.1634 1.1190 1.1449
May 1.2117 1.1390 1.1721
June 1.1653 1.1330 1.1504
July 1.1739 1.1392 1.1548
August 1.2199 1.1431 1.1796
September 1.2192 1.1678 1.1916
October 1.3037 1.1618 1.2304
November 1.2978 1.2567 1.2792
December 1.2853 1.1493 1.2170