YEARLY HIGH
1.1191 SLL
YEARLY LOW
0.8385 SLL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0174 SLL

2020 LAK to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 24, valuing the pair at 1.1191. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.8385.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2806 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8429 to the December average rate of 1.0905, the exchange rate registered a net change of 29.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1191 was up 3.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0860, 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 5,595 SLL
2019 Average 4,600 SLL
Yearly Trough Low 4,192 SLL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,402.98 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1153
0.8181
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK to SLL 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 0.9534, compared to 1.0815 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9534
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0815

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.2501 SLL (High: 1.0982 / Low: 0.8481). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0063 SLL (High: 0.8448 / Low: 0.8385).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.2501
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0063

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.0870) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8400), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2470 (+29.41%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.0870
2019 Avg (November) 0.8400

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.8448 0.8385 0.8429
February 0.8556 0.8417 0.8519
March 0.8587 0.8487 0.8529
April 1.0982 0.8481 1.0066
May 1.0952 1.0797 1.0863
June 1.0837 1.0757 1.0802
July 1.0824 1.0753 1.0787
August 1.0871 1.0801 1.0828
September 1.0867 1.0605 1.0791
October 1.0786 1.0620 1.0706
November 1.1191 1.0765 1.0870
December 1.0987 1.0858 1.0905