2020 LSL to GNF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |