YEARLY HIGH
1.0110 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.9966 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0001 LSL

2015 SZL to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2015

During 2015, the SZL to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 11, valuing the pair at 1.0110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 2, dropping to 0.9966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0144 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0000 to the December average rate of 1.0013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2015 high of 1.0110 was down 0.01% compared to the 2014 peak of 1.0112, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,055 LSL
2014 Average 4,999 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 4,983 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 72.04 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2015.

1.0014
0.9997
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 1.0000, compared to 1.0003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2015 was December, with a trading range of 0.0135 LSL (High: 1.0110 / Low: 0.9975). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 LSL (High: 1.0013 / Low: 0.9997).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0135
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2015: 1.0013) against the same month in 2014 (average: 0.9996), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0017 (+0.17%).

2015 Avg (December) 1.0013
2014 Avg (December) 0.9996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0007 0.9990 1.0000
February 1.0014 0.9979 1.0000
March 1.0025 0.9973 0.9999
April 1.0013 0.9997 1.0000
May 1.0013 0.9983 0.9999
June 1.0020 0.9982 1.0002
July 1.0010 0.9989 0.9999
August 1.0026 0.9988 1.0001
September 1.0056 0.9988 1.0004
October 1.0016 0.9966 0.9999
November 1.0025 0.9990 1.0000
December 1.0110 0.9975 1.0013