YEARLY HIGH
12.7052 DJF
YEARLY LOW
9.3307 DJF
YEARLY AVERAGE
10.8872 DJF

2020 LSL to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 12.7052. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 9.3307.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3745 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.4018 to the December average rate of 11.9581, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.7052 was down 5.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.3857, 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 63,526 DJF
2019 Average 61,649 DJF
Yearly Trough Low 46,653 DJF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,872.68 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.6822
9.3176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to DJF 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 10.8007, compared to 10.9737 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1730 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.8007
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9737

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6891 DJF (High: 11.6377 / Low: 9.9486). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3763 DJF (High: 10.9948 / Low: 10.6185).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6891
October Spread (Stable) ±0.3763

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 1.1609 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1609

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 12.4018) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.7521), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3502 (-2.75%).

2020 Avg (January) 12.4018
2019 Avg (January) 12.7521

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7052 12.0433 12.4018
February 12.0703 11.5584 11.8861
March 11.6377 9.9486 10.7252
April 9.9137 9.3307 9.5980
May 10.2402 9.5188 9.8054
June 10.7194 10.1889 10.3875
July 10.8171 10.3690 10.6262
August 10.6982 10.0508 10.3556
September 11.0010 10.3899 10.6354
October 10.9948 10.6185 10.8109
November 11.7090 10.9363 11.4559
December 12.2126 11.6086 11.9581