YEARLY HIGH
0.9244 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.7671 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.8547 LSL

2014 SCR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SCR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 30, valuing the pair at 0.9244. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 30, dropping to 0.7671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1574 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8995 to the December average rate of 0.8224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 0.9244 was up 6.42% compared to the 2013 peak of 0.8686, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,622 LSL
2013 Average 3,999 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 3,835 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 786.83 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

0.9170
0.7695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 0.8809, compared to 0.8286 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0523 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8809
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8286

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was October, with a trading range of 0.0937 LSL (High: 0.8607 / Low: 0.7671). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0244 LSL (High: 0.8826 / Low: 0.8581).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0937
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0244

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2014. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0320 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0320

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2014: 0.8995) against the same month in 2013 (average: 0.6737), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2258 (+33.51%).

2014 Avg (January) 0.8995
2013 Avg (January) 0.6737

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9244 0.8707 0.8995
February 0.9221 0.8876 0.9047
March 0.8969 0.8699 0.8849
April 0.8937 0.8596 0.8735
May 0.8780 0.8253 0.8534
June 0.8826 0.8581 0.8693
July 0.8778 0.8519 0.8660
August 0.8748 0.8197 0.8481
September 0.8563 0.8202 0.8394
October 0.8607 0.7671 0.8138
November 0.7957 0.7705 0.7818
December 0.8701 0.7780 0.8224