YEARLY HIGH
0.0970 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0856 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0923 USD

2014 LSL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 0.0970. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0856.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0114 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0921 to the December average rate of 0.0870, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0970 was down 17.86% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.1180, 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 485 USD
2013 Average 520 USD
Yearly Trough Low 428 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 56.99 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0970
0.0861
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LSL to USD 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 0.0935, compared to 0.0910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0935
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0060 USD (High: 0.0952 / Low: 0.0891). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 USD (High: 0.0946 / Low: 0.0930).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0060
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 0.0961) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.1074), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0113 (-10.53%).

2014 Avg (May) 0.0961
2013 Avg (May) 0.1074

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0952 0.0891 0.0921
February 0.0932 0.0890 0.0911
March 0.0948 0.0919 0.0931
April 0.0959 0.0938 0.0948
May 0.0970 0.0950 0.0961
June 0.0948 0.0927 0.0938
July 0.0953 0.0928 0.0939
August 0.0946 0.0930 0.0938
September 0.0938 0.0887 0.0911
October 0.0918 0.0881 0.0902
November 0.0913 0.0887 0.0902
December 0.0908 0.0856 0.0870