YEARLY HIGH
509.3629 ZMK
YEARLY LOW
449.3992 ZMK
YEARLY AVERAGE
484.5121 ZMK

2014 LSL to ZMK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LSL to ZMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 14, valuing the pair at 509.3629. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 449.3992.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 59.9638 ZMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 483.7060 to the December average rate of 456.8935, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 509.3629 was down 17.26% compared to the 2013 peak of 615.6095, 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 2,546,815 ZMK
2013 Average 2,720,674 ZMK
Yearly Trough Low 2,246,996 ZMK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 299,818.83 ZMK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

509.3864
452.1214
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to ZMK 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 490.9331, compared to 478.0912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 12.8419 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 490.9331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 478.0912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 31.7082 ZMK (High: 499.7835 / Low: 468.0753). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.8453 ZMK (High: 497.0411 / Low: 488.1958).

January Spread (Volatile) ±31.7082
August Spread (Stable) ±8.8453

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 16.7191 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -16.7191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2014: 504.6143) against the same month in 2013 (average: 561.2802), the exchange rate shifted by -56.6659 (-10.10%).

2014 Avg (May) 504.6143
2013 Avg (May) 561.2802

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 499.7835 468.0753 483.7060
February 489.6356 465.8011 478.2346
March 497.6303 480.7578 488.6756
April 503.7382 492.7500 497.8643
May 509.3629 499.0936 504.6143
June 498.1376 486.6943 492.5038
July 500.7612 487.5656 492.9474
August 497.0411 488.1958 492.6231
September 492.6774 465.9913 478.5355
October 481.9990 462.7534 473.9350
November 479.6431 465.9884 473.6126
December 476.8059 449.3992 456.8935