YEARLY HIGH
2.6995 LSL
YEARLY LOW
2.0113 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.3828 LSL

2020 CNY to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CNY to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 2.6995. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 2.0113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6882 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0735 to the December average rate of 2.2770, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.82% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6995 was up 23.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1876, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 CNY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 67,489 LSL
2019 Average 52,268 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 50,284 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,205.05 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6791
2.0184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CNY 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 2.3640, compared to 2.4015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0375 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3640
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3240 LSL (High: 2.5199 / Low: 2.1959). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0646 LSL (High: 2.4760 / Low: 2.4115).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3240
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0646

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 0.1370 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1370

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.6240) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1066), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5174 (+24.56%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.6240
2019 Avg (April) 2.1066

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1307 2.0113 2.0735
February 2.2025 2.1152 2.1412
March 2.5199 2.1959 2.3677
April 2.6995 2.5314 2.6240
May 2.6478 2.4246 2.5574
June 2.4567 2.3524 2.4204
July 2.4380 2.3456 2.3901
August 2.5440 2.3860 2.4809
September 2.5114 2.3903 2.4571
October 2.4760 2.4115 2.4494
November 2.4321 2.3124 2.3546
December 2.3439 2.2284 2.2770