YEARLY HIGH
0.4743 CNY
YEARLY LOW
0.3928 CNY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4373 CNY

2021 LSL to CNY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to CNY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.4743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.3928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0815 CNY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4294 to the December average rate of 0.4014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.52% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.4743 was down 4.61% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.4972, 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 2,371 CNY
2020 Average 2,108 CNY
Yearly Trough Low 1,964 CNY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 407.29 CNY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.4705
0.3951
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to CNY 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 0.4457, compared to 0.4288 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0169 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4457
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4288

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0343 CNY (High: 0.4280 / Low: 0.3937). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0120 CNY (High: 0.4574 / Low: 0.4454).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0343
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0120

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0194 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0194

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.4642) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4132), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0510 (+12.35%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.4642
2020 Avg (June) 0.4132

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4450 0.4188 0.4294
February 0.4472 0.4291 0.4377
March 0.4427 0.4203 0.4344
April 0.4574 0.4454 0.4515
May 0.4631 0.4472 0.4571
June 0.4743 0.4509 0.4642
July 0.4547 0.4377 0.4466
August 0.4475 0.4249 0.4376
September 0.4573 0.4249 0.4432
October 0.4424 0.4218 0.4317
November 0.4280 0.3937 0.4124
December 0.4103 0.3928 0.4014