YEARLY HIGH
0.0694 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0512 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0574 CHF

2020 LSL to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.0694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.0512.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0182 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0676 to the December average rate of 0.0597, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0694 was down 7.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0748, 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 347 CHF
2019 Average 344 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 256 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 91.18 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0691
0.0508
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CHF 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 0.0586, compared to 0.0562 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0024 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0586
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0562

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0089 CHF (High: 0.0625 / Low: 0.0537). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 CHF (High: 0.0563 / Low: 0.0548).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0089
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

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 0.0075 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0075

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0676) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0713), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0037 (-5.18%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0676
2019 Avg (January) 0.0713

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0694 0.0652 0.0676
February 0.0661 0.0626 0.0651
March 0.0625 0.0537 0.0576
April 0.0543 0.0512 0.0523
May 0.0557 0.0516 0.0534
June 0.0573 0.0546 0.0556
July 0.0568 0.0549 0.0558
August 0.0549 0.0517 0.0529
September 0.0563 0.0538 0.0547
October 0.0563 0.0548 0.0554
November 0.0596 0.0563 0.0586
December 0.0609 0.0581 0.0597