YEARLY HIGH
19.0769 LSL
YEARLY LOW
14.0100 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
16.4537 LSL

2020 BMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 19.0769. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 14.0100.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0669 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.3569 to the December average rate of 14.8921, 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 19.0769 was up 23.55% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.4406, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 95,384 LSL
2019 Average 72,229 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 70,050 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,334.33 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

18.9748
13.9371
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 16.6402, compared to 16.2671 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6402
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.2671

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.5947 LSL (High: 17.8920 / Low: 15.2973). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5850 LSL (High: 16.7550 / Low: 16.1700).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.5947
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5850

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 1.0232 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 18.5550) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.1485), the exchange rate shifted by +4.4066 (+31.15%).

2020 Avg (April) 18.5550
2019 Avg (April) 14.1485

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.7800 14.0100 14.3569
February 15.4000 14.7511 14.9799
March 17.8920 15.2973 16.6430
April 19.0769 17.9600 18.5550
May 18.6997 17.3825 18.1647
June 17.4749 16.6100 17.1415
July 17.1807 16.4600 16.7561
August 17.7110 16.6430 17.1945
September 17.1371 16.1799 16.7435
October 16.7550 16.1700 16.4692
November 16.2761 15.2052 15.5473
December 15.3387 14.5751 14.8921