YEARLY HIGH
0.3516 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.2509 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2915 LSL

2020 DOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.3516. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.2509.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1007 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2700 to the December average rate of 0.2560, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3516 was up 16.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3026, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,758 LSL
2019 Average 1,407 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,255 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 503.45 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3509
0.2474
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 0.3043, compared to 0.2787 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0256 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2787

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0520 LSL (High: 0.3334 / Low: 0.2814). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0099 LSL (High: 0.2869 / Low: 0.2770).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0520
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0099

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 0.0332 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0332

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3423) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2792), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0632 (+22.63%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3423
2019 Avg (April) 0.2792

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2766 0.2633 0.2700
February 0.2872 0.2765 0.2805
March 0.3334 0.2814 0.3085
April 0.3516 0.3309 0.3423
May 0.3438 0.3111 0.3288
June 0.3107 0.2890 0.2956
July 0.2946 0.2810 0.2869
August 0.3026 0.2841 0.2941
September 0.2933 0.2767 0.2865
October 0.2869 0.2770 0.2819
November 0.2784 0.2614 0.2668
December 0.2633 0.2509 0.2560