YEARLY HIGH
685.7482 GNF
YEARLY LOW
498.0248 GNF
YEARLY AVERAGE
588.5219 GNF

2020 LSL to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 685.7482. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 25, dropping to 498.0248.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 187.7235 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 660.7414 to the December average rate of 667.9858, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 685.7482 was down 0.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 690.4048, 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 3,428,741 GNF
2019 Average 3,197,731 GNF
Yearly Trough Low 2,490,124 GNF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 938,617.42 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

683.5991
496.2398
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GNF 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 575.8406, compared to 601.2031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 25.3625 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 575.8406
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 601.2031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 92.5841 GNF (High: 623.4334 / Low: 530.8494). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 21.3763 GNF (High: 604.7077 / Low: 583.3314).

March Spread (Volatile) ±92.5841
October Spread (Stable) ±21.3763

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 61.3276 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -61.3276

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 667.9858) against the same month in 2019 (average: 657.8017), the exchange rate shifted by +10.1841 (+1.55%).

2020 Avg (December) 667.9858
2019 Avg (December) 657.8017

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 680.1722 636.8403 660.7414
February 644.4801 612.6623 632.2901
March 623.4334 530.8494 570.9625
April 530.1917 498.0248 511.8531
May 547.5051 504.7754 521.7905
June 574.6655 545.0861 557.4060
July 584.4471 560.9724 574.6419
August 577.7195 543.9352 561.0570
September 599.6507 568.3012 579.5071
October 604.7077 583.3314 593.9171
November 646.6247 602.0323 630.1099
December 685.7482 641.7084 667.9858