YEARLY HIGH
14.5698 ETB
YEARLY LOW
2.5448 ETB
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.9968 ETB

2021 LSL to ETB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to ETB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 14.5698. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 2.5448.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.0250 ETB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6141 to the December average rate of 3.4330, the exchange rate registered a net change of 31.33% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 14.5698 was up 441.82% compared to the 2020 peak of 2.6890, 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 72,849 ETB
2020 Average 10,691 ETB
Yearly Trough Low 12,724 ETB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 60,125.05 ETB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

3.5149
2.5322
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 2.8449, compared to 3.1486 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3037 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8449
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1486

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was December, with a trading range of 11.5794 ETB (High: 14.5698 / Low: 2.9903). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1063 ETB (High: 3.0797 / Low: 2.9734).

December Spread (Volatile) ±11.5794
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1063

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.1041 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2021: 3.4330) against the same month in 2020 (average: 2.6001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8329 (+32.03%).

2021 Avg (December) 3.4330
2020 Avg (December) 2.6001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.6957 2.5448 2.6141
February 2.7784 2.6138 2.6972
March 2.8107 2.5920 2.7009
April 2.9465 2.7827 2.8824
May 3.1635 2.9088 3.0322
June 3.2199 3.0505 3.1426
July 3.0797 2.9734 3.0385
August 3.1408 2.9654 3.0480
September 3.2750 3.0515 3.1613
October 3.2583 3.0535 3.1448
November 3.1689 2.9452 3.0660
December 14.5698 2.9903 3.4330