YEARLY HIGH
0.5764 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.3719 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4729 LSL

2020 ETB to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 21, valuing the pair at 0.5764. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 0.3719.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2046 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4478 to the December average rate of 0.3849, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5764 was up 9.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5283, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,882 LSL
2019 Average 2,474 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,859 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,022.83 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5791
0.3672
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 0.5038, compared to 0.4421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0617 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5038
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0690 LSL (High: 0.5419 / Low: 0.4729). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0162 LSL (High: 0.4760 / Low: 0.4598).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0690
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0162

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 0.0401 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0401

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.5614) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4913), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0701 (+14.27%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.5614
2019 Avg (April) 0.4913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4604 0.4371 0.4478
February 0.4760 0.4598 0.4667
March 0.5419 0.4729 0.5103
April 0.5764 0.5416 0.5614
May 0.5631 0.5113 0.5384
June 0.5105 0.4833 0.4983
July 0.4936 0.4670 0.4762
August 0.4971 0.4626 0.4810
September 0.4668 0.4403 0.4570
October 0.4558 0.4300 0.4427
November 0.4306 0.3978 0.4106
December 0.4014 0.3719 0.3849