YEARLY HIGH
0.2622 AED
YEARLY LOW
0.1925 AED
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2246 AED

2020 LSL to AED Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to AED exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2622. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.1925.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0696 AED. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2559 to the December average rate of 0.2467, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2622 was down 5.05% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2761, 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 1,311 AED
2019 Average 1,273 AED
Yearly Trough Low 963 AED
Transaction Impact: A difference of 348.22 AED purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2617
0.1922
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to AED 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 0.2228, compared to 0.2264 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2228
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2264

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0348 AED (High: 0.2401 / Low: 0.2053). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 AED (High: 0.2272 / Low: 0.2192).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0348
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0239 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.2559) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2646), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0087 (-3.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.2559
2019 Avg (January) 0.2646

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2622 0.2485 0.2559
February 0.2490 0.2385 0.2452
March 0.2401 0.2053 0.2213
April 0.2045 0.1925 0.1980
May 0.2113 0.1964 0.2023
June 0.2211 0.2102 0.2143
July 0.2231 0.2138 0.2192
August 0.2207 0.2074 0.2137
September 0.2270 0.2143 0.2194
October 0.2272 0.2192 0.2230
November 0.2416 0.2257 0.2363
December 0.2520 0.2395 0.2467