YEARLY HIGH
0.0964 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0746 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0843 BND

2020 LSL to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0964. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0218 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0941 to the December average rate of 0.0895, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0964 was down 18.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1185, 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 482 BND
2019 Average 476 BND
Yearly Trough Low 373 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 109.06 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0958
0.0751
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to BND 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 0.0847, compared to 0.0838 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0847
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0838

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0109 BND (High: 0.0906 / Low: 0.0797). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 BND (High: 0.0840 / Low: 0.0813).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0109
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0084 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0084

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0941) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1130), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0189 (-16.70%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0941
2019 Avg (January) 0.1130

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0964 0.0924 0.0941
February 0.0937 0.0906 0.0927
March 0.0906 0.0797 0.0852
April 0.0801 0.0746 0.0768
May 0.0814 0.0757 0.0781
June 0.0834 0.0800 0.0813
July 0.0842 0.0813 0.0829
August 0.0824 0.0776 0.0797
September 0.0838 0.0801 0.0816
October 0.0840 0.0813 0.0826
November 0.0880 0.0838 0.0867
December 0.0915 0.0872 0.0895