2020 LSL to ETB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6890 ETB

YEARLY LOW

1.7348 ETB

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1378 ETB

2020 LSL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 2.6890. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 1.7348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9543 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2333 to the December average rate of 2.6001, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.42% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6890 was up 17.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.2791, 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 13,445 ETB

2019 Average 10,118 ETB

Yearly Trough Low 8,674 ETB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,771.38 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6820

1.7001

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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 1.9981, compared to 2.2775 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2794 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9981

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2775

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2693 ETB (High: 2.1145 / Low: 1.8452). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0741 ETB (High: 2.1747 / Low: 2.1006).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2693

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0741

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1821 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1821

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.6001) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1853), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4149 (+18.99%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.6001

2019 Avg (December) 2.1853

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2877	2.1719	2.2333
February	2.1747	2.1006	2.1429
March	2.1145	1.8452	1.9640
April	1.8465	1.7348	1.7819
May	1.9558	1.7758	1.8591
June	2.0692	1.9590	2.0073
July	2.1416	2.0261	2.1002
August	2.1615	2.0118	2.0799
September	2.2709	2.1424	2.1885
October	2.3256	2.1939	2.2596
November	2.5139	2.3224	2.4368
December	2.6890	2.4915	2.6001