YEARLY HIGH
1529.2693 STD
YEARLY LOW
1304.9752 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1403.9802 STD

2021 LSL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 1529.2693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1304.9752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 224.2941 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1356.6682 to the December average rate of 1336.9997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1529.2693 was down 0.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 1538.9572, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,646,347 STD
2020 Average 6,573,600 STD
Yearly Trough Low 6,524,876 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,121,470.59 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1497.1498
1322.4406
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to STD 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 1416.7423, compared to 1391.2182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.5242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1416.7423
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1391.2182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 102.0678 STD (High: 1472.2198 / Low: 1370.1520). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 43.6921 STD (High: 1457.5470 / Low: 1413.8549).

September Spread (Volatile) ±102.0678
April Spread (Stable) ±43.6921

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 61.4709 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.4709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1482.5907) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1285.6201), the exchange rate shifted by +196.9707 (+15.32%).

2021 Avg (June) 1482.5907
2020 Avg (June) 1285.6201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1398.7054 1322.6623 1356.6682
February 1401.8067 1356.1969 1379.7799
March 1402.3272 1309.6962 1371.0703
April 1457.5470 1413.8549 1435.8614
May 1507.0390 1432.2738 1474.4834
June 1529.2693 1432.6937 1482.5907
July 1443.0773 1391.0423 1421.1199
August 1433.4888 1360.3994 1400.6001
September 1472.2198 1370.1520 1423.0028
October 1444.4083 1380.0297 1407.9573
November 1402.0439 1304.9752 1357.6292
December 1365.0767 1309.3393 1336.9997