YEARLY HIGH
0.2519 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1753 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2142 LSL

2020 KGS to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.2519. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 24, dropping to 0.1753.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0766 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2063 to the December average rate of 0.1783, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2519 was up 13.63% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2217, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,260 LSL
2019 Average 1,044 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 877 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 383.04 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2434
0.1724
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 0.2251, compared to 0.2033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0218 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2251
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0399 LSL (High: 0.2519 / Low: 0.2121). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0069 LSL (High: 0.1822 / Low: 0.1753).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0399
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0069

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0201 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0201

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2340) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2060), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0280 (+13.61%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2340
2019 Avg (April) 0.2060

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2121 0.2016 0.2063
February 0.2205 0.2112 0.2145
March 0.2439 0.2174 0.2281
April 0.2519 0.2121 0.2340
May 0.2440 0.2314 0.2375
June 0.2375 0.2238 0.2300
July 0.2238 0.2135 0.2165
August 0.2295 0.2141 0.2221
September 0.2164 0.2047 0.2124
October 0.2112 0.1998 0.2053
November 0.1990 0.1793 0.1852
December 0.1822 0.1753 0.1783