YEARLY HIGH
3.4785 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.1923 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3146 LSL

2014 MYR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the MYR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 3.4785. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 13, dropping to 3.1923.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2862 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2874 to the December average rate of 3.3031, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 3.4785 was up 6.75% compared to the 2013 peak of 3.2586, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 69,569 LSL
2013 Average 61,218 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 63,846 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,723.15 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

3.4314
3.2033
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MYR 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 3.2756, compared to 3.3536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0780 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.1614 LSL (High: 3.4785 / Low: 3.3171). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0404 LSL (High: 3.2599 / Low: 3.2195).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1614
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0404

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0754 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0754

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2014: 3.3900) against the same month in 2013 (average: 3.1203), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2697 (+8.64%).

2014 Avg (October) 3.3900
2013 Avg (October) 3.1203

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3503 3.2042 3.2874
February 3.3564 3.2738 3.3154
March 3.3060 3.2296 3.2739
April 3.2599 3.2195 3.2401
May 3.2756 3.1923 3.2223
June 3.3486 3.2818 3.3143
July 3.3795 3.3031 3.3464
August 3.3875 3.3191 3.3552
September 3.4422 3.3605 3.4124
October 3.4785 3.3171 3.3900
November 3.3758 3.2626 3.3146
December 3.3424 3.2175 3.3031