2014 LSL to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2014.
2014 LSL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014
During 2014, the LSL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 107.9156. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 17, dropping to 60.5126.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 47.4029 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.8283 to the December average rate of 63.5861, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 107.9156 was down 42.94% compared to the 2013 peak of 189.1292, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.
LSL to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 94.6548, compared to 73.7455 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 20.9093 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 11.3492 SOS (High: 107.9156 / Low: 96.5664). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6667 SOS (High: 79.8936 / Low: 78.2269).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.3046 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 101.8283) against the same month in 2013 (average: 182.4451), the exchange rate shifted by -80.6167 (-44.19%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 107.9156 | 96.5664 | 101.8283 |
| February | 99.4050 | 95.6309 | 97.3823 |
| March | 97.8861 | 92.1812 | 94.7577 |
| April | 94.3329 | 91.4326 | 92.9796 |
| May | 94.9299 | 89.9647 | 93.2061 |
| June | 90.1664 | 86.5053 | 87.7749 |
| July | 86.6515 | 79.8684 | 84.6099 |
| August | 79.8936 | 78.2269 | 79.1603 |
| September | 78.9543 | 68.6682 | 74.8379 |
| October | 71.8282 | 68.1070 | 70.3883 |
| November | 71.4104 | 67.6434 | 69.8907 |
| December | 68.2430 | 60.5126 | 63.5861 |