YEARLY HIGH
5.1937 LSL
YEARLY LOW
3.8141 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.4795 LSL

2020 AED to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AED to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 5.1937. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 3.8141.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3796 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.9086 to the December average rate of 4.0544, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.1937 was up 23.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2036, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 25,969 LSL
2019 Average 19,664 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 19,071 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,898.15 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.1659
3.7943
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 4.5303, compared to 4.4287 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.5303
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.4287

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.7067 LSL (High: 4.8712 / Low: 4.1646). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1593 LSL (High: 4.5614 / Low: 4.4022).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.7067
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1593

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.2786 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2786

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 5.0516) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.8519), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1997 (+31.14%).

2020 Avg (April) 5.0516
2019 Avg (April) 3.8519

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.0238 3.8141 3.9086
February 4.1928 4.0159 4.0783
March 4.8712 4.1646 4.5311
April 5.1937 4.8897 5.0516
May 5.0909 4.7325 4.9454
June 4.7574 4.5219 4.6668
July 4.6775 4.4814 4.5619
August 4.8217 4.5312 4.6812
September 4.6658 4.4051 4.5584
October 4.5614 4.4022 4.4838
November 4.4313 4.1396 4.2328
December 4.1758 3.9680 4.0544