YEARLY HIGH
1.5536 LSL
YEARLY LOW
1.4086 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.4835 LSL

2014 SBD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SBD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 16, valuing the pair at 1.5536. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.4086.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1450 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5052 to the December average rate of 1.5198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 1.5536 was up 6.07% compared to the 2013 peak of 1.4646, 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 7,768 LSL
2013 Average 6,742 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 7,043 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 724.86 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

1.5293
1.4153
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 1.4733, compared to 1.4937 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4733
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.4937

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.0903 LSL (High: 1.5509 / Low: 1.4606). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0304 LSL (High: 1.4639 / Low: 1.4335).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0903
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0304

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 1.5198) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.4414), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0784 (+5.44%).

2014 Avg (December) 1.5198
2013 Avg (December) 1.4414

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5509 1.4606 1.5052
February 1.5454 1.4757 1.5110
March 1.4967 1.4529 1.4778
April 1.4639 1.4335 1.4502
May 1.4431 1.4086 1.4248
June 1.4952 1.4450 1.4705
July 1.4900 1.4472 1.4727
August 1.4899 1.4539 1.4740
September 1.5321 1.4662 1.5043
October 1.5373 1.4754 1.5008
November 1.5152 1.4661 1.4908
December 1.5536 1.4674 1.5198