YEARLY HIGH
0.0985 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0857 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0920 CAD

2019 LSL to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.0857.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0128 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0958 to the December average rate of 0.0914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0985 was down 10.91% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1106, 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 492 CAD
2018 Average 492 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 429 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63.80 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0966
0.0871
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CAD 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 0.0940, compared to 0.0899 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0040 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0899

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0073 CAD (High: 0.0930 / Low: 0.0857). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0025 CAD (High: 0.0947 / Low: 0.0922).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0073
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0025

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0054 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0054

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0958) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1063), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0105 (-9.85%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0958
2018 Avg (February) 0.1063

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0984 0.0925 0.0958
February 0.0985 0.0936 0.0958
March 0.0951 0.0915 0.0931
April 0.0956 0.0929 0.0946
May 0.0948 0.0921 0.0934
June 0.0929 0.0883 0.0911
July 0.0947 0.0922 0.0933
August 0.0930 0.0857 0.0879
September 0.0906 0.0869 0.0892
October 0.0905 0.0866 0.0885
November 0.0909 0.0870 0.0895
December 0.0932 0.0891 0.0914