YEARLY HIGH
4.4237 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.9344 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.1709 LSL

2014 LTL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the LTL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 29, valuing the pair at 4.4237. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 23, dropping to 3.9344.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4893 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2835 to the December average rate of 4.0996, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 4.4237 was up 5.90% compared to the 2013 peak of 4.1772, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LTL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 22,119 LSL
2013 Average 18,566 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 19,672 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,446.40 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

4.3755
3.9733
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LTL to LSL 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 4.2478, compared to 4.0941 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1537 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.2478
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.0941

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was December, with a trading range of 0.2518 LSL (High: 4.2267 / Low: 3.9749). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0719 LSL (High: 4.2340 / Low: 4.1621).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2518
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0719

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0816 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0816

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 4.2835) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.3769), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9066 (+26.85%).

2014 Avg (January) 4.2835
2013 Avg (January) 3.3769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.4237 4.1890 4.2835
February 4.3899 4.2607 4.3420
March 4.3548 4.2087 4.3009
April 4.2711 4.1801 4.2193
May 4.2368 4.0733 4.1407
June 4.2340 4.1621 4.2005
July 4.2467 4.0805 4.1798
August 4.1634 4.0530 4.1128
September 4.1468 4.0132 4.0982
October 4.1184 3.9818 4.0671
November 4.0597 3.9344 4.0068
December 4.2267 3.9749 4.0996