YEARLY HIGH
1.2193 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.8001 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9621 LSL

2015 SCR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SCR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 9, valuing the pair at 1.2193. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 5, dropping to 0.8001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4192 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8315 to the December average rate of 1.1789, the exchange rate registered a net change of 41.78% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.2193 was up 31.90% compared to the 2014 peak of 0.9244, 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 6,097 LSL
2014 Average 4,272 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 4,000 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,096.18 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.2141
0.7917
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 0.8742, compared to 1.0501 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8742
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0501

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was August, with a trading range of 0.0930 LSL (High: 1.0394 / Low: 0.9464). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0271 LSL (High: 0.8987 / Low: 0.8715).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0930
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0271

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0101 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.1789) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.8224), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3565 (+43.35%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.1789
2014 Avg (December) 0.8224

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8894 0.8087 0.8315
February 0.8564 0.8001 0.8269
March 0.9181 0.8295 0.8812
April 0.8987 0.8715 0.8843
May 0.9126 0.8811 0.8916
June 0.9527 0.9102 0.9297
July 0.9746 0.9174 0.9492
August 1.0394 0.9464 0.9857
September 1.1022 1.0120 1.0470
October 1.0861 0.9991 1.0369
November 1.1323 1.0414 1.1028
December 1.2193 1.1283 1.1789