YEARLY HIGH
12.8180 LRD
YEARLY LOW
10.9864 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.0695 LRD

2014 SBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 2, valuing the pair at 12.8180. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 10.9864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8316 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6077 to the December average rate of 12.0942, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 12.8180 was up 12.30% compared to the 2013 peak of 11.4137, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 64,090 LRD
2013 Average 53,574 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 54,932 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,158.10 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

12.7996
11.2087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LRD 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 11.6971, compared to 12.4420 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7448 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.6971
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.4420

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was June, with a trading range of 1.1225 LRD (High: 12.5340 / Low: 11.4116). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0365 LRD (High: 11.7884 / Low: 11.7519).

June Spread (Volatile) ±1.1225
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0365

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.4266 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4266

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2014: 12.6670) against the same month in 2013 (average: 10.8512), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8159 (+16.73%).

2014 Avg (August) 12.6670
2013 Avg (August) 10.8512

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.8902 11.2230 11.6077
February 11.7884 11.7519 11.7679
March 11.7741 10.9864 11.3413
April 11.8180 11.6440 11.7307
May 11.8237 11.1222 11.6007
June 12.5340 11.4116 12.1345
July 12.8008 12.4966 12.6659
August 12.8180 12.5889 12.6670
September 12.6796 12.3808 12.5373
October 12.4335 12.3419 12.3891
November 12.4087 12.2285 12.2983
December 12.2711 11.9368 12.0942