YEARLY HIGH
5.1349 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.8107 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.2203 LSL

2015 LTL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the LTL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 5.1349. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 25, dropping to 3.8107.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3242 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9338 to the December average rate of 4.8491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 23.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 5.1349 was up 16.08% compared to the 2014 peak of 4.4237, 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 25,675 LSL
2014 Average 20,850 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 19,054 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,621.05 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.9446
3.7983
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 4.0184, compared to 4.4221 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.0184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4221

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.5761 LSL (High: 5.1349 / Low: 4.5589). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1362 LSL (High: 3.9537 / Low: 3.8175).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.5761
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1362

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0642 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0642

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 4.8491) against the same month in 2014 (average: 4.0996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7495 (+18.28%).

2015 Avg (December) 4.8491
2014 Avg (December) 4.0996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0675 3.8107 3.9338
February 3.9537 3.8175 3.8938
March 4.2589 3.8907 4.1078
April 4.1582 4.0218 4.0892
May 4.1443 3.9033 4.0371
June 4.1884 3.9523 4.0487
July 4.0923 3.9510 4.0252
August 4.3764 4.0757 4.2057
September 4.6212 4.3960 4.4993
October 4.5799 4.3294 4.4351
November 4.6030 4.4403 4.5183
December 5.1349 4.5589 4.8491