YEARLY HIGH
5.7514 ARS
YEARLY LOW
3.4334 ARS
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.3146 ARS

2020 LSL to ARS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to ARS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 5.7514. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 3.4334.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3180 ARS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.1743 to the December average rate of 5.5467, the exchange rate registered a net change of 32.88% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 5.7514 was up 34.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.2671, 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 28,757 ARS
2019 Average 16,631 ARS
Yearly Trough Low 17,167 ARS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,590.23 ARS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

5.7481
3.3320
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to ARS 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 3.8956, compared to 4.7337 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8381 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.8956
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.7337

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.5034 ARS (High: 5.3191 / Low: 4.8157). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0992 ARS (High: 4.1332 / Low: 4.0339).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5034
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0992

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2908 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2908

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 5.5467) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.1499), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3969 (+33.66%).

2020 Avg (December) 5.5467
2019 Avg (December) 4.1499

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.2631 4.0777 4.1743
February 4.1332 4.0339 4.0904
March 4.0770 3.5984 3.7997
April 3.6046 3.4334 3.5333
May 3.9292 3.5557 3.7206
June 4.1690 3.9244 4.0552
July 4.3705 4.1040 4.2588
August 4.4324 4.1155 4.2599
September 4.6518 4.4090 4.4887
October 4.8425 4.5471 4.7081
November 5.3191 4.8157 5.1397
December 5.7514 5.3092 5.5467