YEARLY HIGH
0.0692 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0603 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0657 LSL

2014 NGN to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the NGN to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 25, valuing the pair at 0.0692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 1, dropping to 0.0603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0089 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0678 to the December average rate of 0.0632, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.0692 was up 5.06% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.0659, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 NGN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 69,210 LSL
2013 Average 60,560 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 60,276 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,933.81 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.0683
0.0627
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NGN 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 0.0658, compared to 0.0656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was November, with a trading range of 0.0059 LSL (High: 0.0678 / Low: 0.0619). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LSL (High: 0.0661 / Low: 0.0648).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.0678) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.0559), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+21.25%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.0678
2013 Avg (January) 0.0559

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0692 0.0656 0.0678
February 0.0690 0.0649 0.0670
March 0.0660 0.0640 0.0652
April 0.0663 0.0640 0.0650
May 0.0662 0.0635 0.0644
June 0.0661 0.0648 0.0654
July 0.0662 0.0648 0.0657
August 0.0667 0.0651 0.0658
September 0.0688 0.0656 0.0673
October 0.0692 0.0658 0.0673
November 0.0678 0.0619 0.0646
December 0.0651 0.0603 0.0632