YEARLY HIGH
3.7214 GMD
YEARLY LOW
3.2457 GMD
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.4713 GMD

2019 LSL to GMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to GMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 3.7214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 3.2457.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4757 GMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5654 to the December average rate of 3.5621, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 3.7214 was down 9.37% compared to the 2018 peak of 4.1060, 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 18,607 GMD
2018 Average 18,272 GMD
Yearly Trough Low 16,228 GMD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,378.53 GMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

3.6241
3.2915
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GMD 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 3.4943, compared to 3.4482 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0461 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.4943
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4482

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.2983 GMD (High: 3.7111 / Low: 3.4128). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0931 GMD (High: 3.5998 / Low: 3.5067).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.2983
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0931

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 0.2302 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2302

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 3.5964) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.0009), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4045 (-10.11%).

2019 Avg (February) 3.5964
2018 Avg (February) 4.0009

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.7111 3.4128 3.5654
February 3.7214 3.5150 3.5964
March 3.5418 3.3884 3.4562
April 3.5482 3.4324 3.5047
May 3.4910 3.3938 3.4447
June 3.5132 3.2789 3.3984
July 3.5998 3.5067 3.5494
August 3.5172 3.2457 3.3192
September 3.4523 3.3014 3.3915
October 3.5207 3.3070 3.4062
November 3.5021 3.3872 3.4609
December 3.6560 3.4606 3.5621