2014 LSL to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5524 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.4869 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5255 SDG

2014 LSL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.5524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.4869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0655 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5248 to the December average rate of 0.4957, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.5524 was down 1.24% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.5593, 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 2,762 SDG

2013 Average 2,350 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 2,435 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 327.47 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.5524

0.4905

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SDG 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 0.5324, compared to 0.5185 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0139 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5324

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5185

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0345 SDG (High: 0.5419 / Low: 0.5075). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0092 SDG (High: 0.5388 / Low: 0.5297).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0345

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0092

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0176 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0176

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.5473) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.4738), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0735 (+15.51%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.5473

2013 Avg (May) 0.4738

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5419	0.5075	0.5248
February	0.5310	0.5083	0.5188
March	0.5390	0.5228	0.5298
April	0.5455	0.5337	0.5395
May	0.5524	0.5411	0.5473
June	0.5404	0.5277	0.5341
July	0.5434	0.5289	0.5346
August	0.5388	0.5297	0.5343
September	0.5353	0.5057	0.5194
October	0.5221	0.5028	0.5139
November	0.5200	0.5041	0.5133
December	0.5173	0.4869	0.4957