2019 LSL to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.2791 ETB

YEARLY LOW

1.8928 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.0238 ETB

2019 LSL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.2791. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 1.8928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3862 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0426 to the December average rate of 2.1853, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.2791 was down 4.52% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3868, 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 11,395 ETB

2018 Average 10,518 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 9,464 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,931.06 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.2107

1.9048

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to ETB 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 2.0205, compared to 2.0271 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0066 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0205

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.0271

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.2030 ETB (High: 2.2791 / Low: 2.0760). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0553 ETB (High: 2.0288 / Low: 1.9735).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2030

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0553

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.1317 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1317

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 2.1853) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.9775), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2078 (+10.51%).

2019 Avg (December) 2.1853

2018 Avg (December) 1.9775

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1114	1.9475	2.0426
February	2.1372	2.0179	2.0669
March	2.0407	1.9454	1.9881
April	2.0694	1.9911	2.0355
May	2.0288	1.9735	2.0050
June	2.0489	1.9264	1.9847
July	2.0961	2.0119	2.0621
August	2.0443	1.8928	1.9303
September	2.0106	1.9145	1.9780
October	2.0374	1.9118	1.9839
November	2.0937	1.9572	2.0228
December	2.2791	2.0760	2.1853