YEARLY HIGH
1.0775 GNF
YEARLY LOW
1.0459 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0614 GNF

2020 LAK to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.0775. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 1.0459.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0315 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0676 to the December average rate of 1.0708, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0775 was down 0.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0781, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,387 GNF
2019 Average 5,302 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 5,230 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 157.74 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0726
1.0511
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to GNF 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 1.0611, compared to 1.0618 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0611
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0618

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0202 GNF (High: 1.0729 / Low: 1.0526). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0065 GNF (High: 1.0665 / Low: 1.0601).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0065

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0062 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0062

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.0708) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0682), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0026 (+0.24%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.0708
2019 Avg (December) 1.0682

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0748 1.0568 1.0676
February 1.0721 1.0578 1.0644
March 1.0729 1.0526 1.0631
April 1.0677 1.0514 1.0592
May 1.0624 1.0459 1.0529
June 1.0669 1.0488 1.0591
July 1.0665 1.0601 1.0636
August 1.0636 1.0566 1.0605
September 1.0706 1.0557 1.0618
October 1.0623 1.0497 1.0581
November 1.0603 1.0509 1.0559
December 1.0775 1.0588 1.0708