YEARLY HIGH
4.2365 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.0159 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4039 LSL

2015 SAR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SAR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 13, valuing the pair at 4.2365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 3.0159.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.2206 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0794 to the December average rate of 4.0152, the exchange rate registered a net change of 30.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 4.2365 was up 36.05% compared to the 2014 peak of 3.1139, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 21,182 LSL
2014 Average 14,459 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 15,080 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,102.77 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

4.1088
2.9859
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 3.1767, compared to 3.6312 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4545 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1767
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.6312

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.4097 LSL (High: 4.2365 / Low: 3.8267). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0898 LSL (High: 3.1224 / Low: 3.0326).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4097
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0898

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0412 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0412

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 4.0152) against the same month in 2014 (average: 3.0638), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9515 (+31.06%).

2015 Avg (December) 4.0152
2014 Avg (December) 3.0638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1224 3.0326 3.0794
February 3.1393 3.0159 3.0895
March 3.3306 3.1058 3.2205
April 3.2529 3.1468 3.1986
May 3.2419 3.1410 3.1907
June 3.3580 3.2329 3.2814
July 3.3765 3.2618 3.3194
August 3.5463 3.3673 3.4383
September 3.7418 3.5491 3.6415
October 3.7110 3.4902 3.6003
November 3.8485 3.6683 3.7725
December 4.2365 3.8267 4.0152