YEARLY HIGH
0.0911 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0671 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0787 LSL

2020 GYD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0911. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0671.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0241 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0687 to the December average rate of 0.0712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.51% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0911 was up 23.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0740, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 456 LSL
2019 Average 346 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 335 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.44 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0908
0.0667
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.0796, compared to 0.0778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0018 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0796
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0126 LSL (High: 0.0857 / Low: 0.0730). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 LSL (High: 0.0801 / Low: 0.0774).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0126
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0888) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0675), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0212 (+31.41%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0888
2019 Avg (April) 0.0675

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0709 0.0671 0.0687
February 0.0738 0.0705 0.0717
March 0.0857 0.0730 0.0797
April 0.0911 0.0856 0.0888
May 0.0893 0.0830 0.0869
June 0.0836 0.0792 0.0820
July 0.0821 0.0788 0.0801
August 0.0847 0.0794 0.0822
September 0.0819 0.0773 0.0801
October 0.0801 0.0774 0.0787
November 0.0778 0.0726 0.0743
December 0.0732 0.0697 0.0712