YEARLY HIGH
14.9138 GYD
YEARLY LOW
10.9722 GYD
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.7852 GYD

2020 LSL to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 14.9138. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 10.9722.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.9416 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.5507 to the December average rate of 14.0575, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 14.9138 was down 4.96% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.6929, 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 74,569 GYD
2019 Average 72,382 GYD
Yearly Trough Low 54,861 GYD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 19,707.90 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

14.8787
10.9425
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to GYD 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 12.6786, compared to 12.8918 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.6786
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.8918

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.0168 GYD (High: 13.6904 / Low: 11.6736). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4402 GYD (High: 12.9173 / Low: 12.4771).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.0168
October Spread (Stable) ±0.4402

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 1.3560 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3560

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 14.5507) against the same month in 2019 (average: 15.0501), the exchange rate shifted by -0.4994 (-3.32%).

2020 Avg (January) 14.5507
2019 Avg (January) 15.0501

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9138 14.1092 14.5507
February 14.1911 13.5465 13.9427
March 13.6904 11.6736 12.5868
April 11.6843 10.9722 11.2705
May 12.0542 11.1974 11.5185
June 12.6305 11.9585 12.2023
July 12.6958 12.1773 12.4824
August 12.5872 11.8117 12.1639
September 12.9295 12.2102 12.4894
October 12.9173 12.4771 12.7005
November 13.7708 12.8554 13.4569
December 14.3548 13.6630 14.0575