YEARLY HIGH
11.9600 LSL
YEARLY LOW
10.2673 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.0976 LSL

2021 AUD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the AUD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 11.9600. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 10.2673.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6927 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.6375 to the December average rate of 11.3530, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.44% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 11.9600 was down 5.65% compared to the 2020 peak of 12.6758, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,800 LSL
2020 Average 56,701 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 51,336 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,463.68 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

11.7440
10.4656
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 11.2094, compared to 10.9858 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2236 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2094
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9858

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was January, with a trading range of 0.7794 LSL (High: 11.9600 / Low: 11.1806). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2963 LSL (High: 11.2939 / Low: 10.9976).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.7794
April Spread (Stable) ±0.2963

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4336 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4336

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 11.6375) against the same month in 2020 (average: 9.8564), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7811 (+18.07%).

2021 Avg (January) 11.6375
2020 Avg (January) 9.8564

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 11.9600 11.1806 11.6375
February 11.7002 11.2251 11.4583
March 11.8870 11.2015 11.5532
April 11.2939 10.9976 11.1196
May 11.2018 10.6221 10.9158
June 10.8012 10.2673 10.5721
July 10.9584 10.6214 10.7685
August 10.9744 10.6282 10.8092
September 10.9897 10.3667 10.6689
October 11.4162 10.8449 11.0112
November 11.5964 11.0885 11.3038
December 11.6165 11.0711 11.3530