2014 SDG to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0538 LSL

YEARLY LOW

1.8103 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9046 LSL

2014 SDG to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2014

During 2014, the SDG to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 15, valuing the pair at 2.0538. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 14, dropping to 1.8103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2435 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9059 to the December average rate of 2.0180, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2014 high of 2.0538 was down 12.76% compared to the 2013 peak of 2.3541, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 10,269 LSL

2013 Average 10,696 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 9,051 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,217.52 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2014.

2.0371

1.8082

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SDG 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 1.8791, compared to 1.9301 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0510 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8791

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9301

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2014 was January, with a trading range of 0.1253 LSL (High: 1.9705 / Low: 1.8452). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0322 LSL (High: 1.8880 / Low: 1.8558).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1253

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0322

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0402 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2014: 2.0180) against the same month in 2013 (average: 1.8181), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1999 (+11.00%).

2014 Avg (December) 2.0180

2013 Avg (December) 1.8181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9705	1.8452	1.9059
February	1.9673	1.8834	1.9278
March	1.9126	1.8554	1.8876
April	1.8737	1.8330	1.8538
May	1.8480	1.8103	1.8273
June	1.8951	1.8504	1.8724
July	1.8907	1.8401	1.8706
August	1.8880	1.8558	1.8717
September	1.9773	1.8681	1.9260
October	1.9890	1.9153	1.9462
November	1.9836	1.9232	1.9484
December	2.0538	1.9331	2.0180