YEARLY HIGH
0.0528 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0462 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0492 GBP

2021 LSL to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 0.0528. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0462.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0486 to the December average rate of 0.0474, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0528 was down 3.29% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0546, 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 264 GBP
2020 Average 238 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 231 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.02 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0520
0.0469
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GBP 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 0.0496, compared to 0.0489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0031 GBP (High: 0.0493 / Low: 0.0462). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0016 GBP (High: 0.0513 / Low: 0.0498).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0031
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0016

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0516) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0466), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0049 (+10.58%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0516
2020 Avg (June) 0.0466

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0505 0.0476 0.0486
February 0.0498 0.0477 0.0488
March 0.0495 0.0466 0.0481
April 0.0508 0.0488 0.0500
May 0.0513 0.0498 0.0505
June 0.0528 0.0501 0.0516
July 0.0509 0.0484 0.0499
August 0.0500 0.0479 0.0490
September 0.0513 0.0484 0.0499
October 0.0501 0.0480 0.0491
November 0.0493 0.0462 0.0480
December 0.0481 0.0463 0.0474