YEARLY HIGH
0.3741 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.2734 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3197 LSL

2020 GMD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GMD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.3741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2734.

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 0.2805 to the December average rate of 0.2877, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3741 was up 21.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3081, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,870 LSL
2019 Average 1,442 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 1,367 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.

0.3722
0.2722
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GMD 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 0.3251, compared to 0.3142 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0109 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3142

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0511 LSL (High: 0.3513 / Low: 0.3002). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 LSL (High: 0.3237 / Low: 0.3123).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0511
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

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 0.0215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3638) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2854), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0785 (+27.50%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3638
2019 Avg (April) 0.2854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2892 0.2734 0.2805
February 0.3018 0.2887 0.2936
March 0.3513 0.3002 0.3268
April 0.3741 0.3524 0.3638
May 0.3659 0.3378 0.3537
June 0.3393 0.3225 0.3322
July 0.3330 0.3178 0.3238
August 0.3419 0.3213 0.3318
September 0.3312 0.3127 0.3234
October 0.3237 0.3123 0.3182
November 0.3145 0.2937 0.3003
December 0.2964 0.2816 0.2877