YEARLY HIGH
9.4507 LSL
YEARLY LOW
8.5384 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.9978 LSL

2014 NZD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the NZD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 13, valuing the pair at 9.4507. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 31, dropping to 8.5384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9123 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.9765 to the December average rate of 8.9241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 9.4507 was up 9.58% compared to the 2013 peak of 8.6248, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 47,254 LSL
2013 Average 39,528 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 42,692 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,561.38 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

9.3141
8.6311
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NZD 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 9.0786, compared to 8.9169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 9.0786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.9169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.5606 LSL (High: 9.1823 / Low: 8.6217). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1369 LSL (High: 9.1459 / Low: 9.0090).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5606
April Spread (Stable) ±0.1369

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.2638 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2638

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2014: 9.2572) against the same month in 2013 (average: 7.8228), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4344 (+18.34%).

2014 Avg (July) 9.2572
2013 Avg (July) 7.8228

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 9.1823 8.6217 8.9765
February 9.1975 8.9575 9.0941
March 9.2845 8.9794 9.1574
April 9.1459 9.0090 9.0836
May 9.1552 8.8198 8.9551
June 9.3550 8.9579 9.2049
July 9.4507 8.9623 9.2572
August 9.1064 8.8995 8.9934
September 9.0258 8.7592 8.9282
October 8.8547 8.5384 8.7107
November 8.8459 8.5396 8.6880
December 9.0960 8.6343 8.9241