2020 LSL to HKD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.5553 HKD

YEARLY LOW

0.4063 HKD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4744 HKD

2020 LSL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.5553. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.4063.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1490 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5415 to the December average rate of 0.5207, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5553 was down 5.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.5898, 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 2,776 HKD

2019 Average 2,715 HKD

Yearly Trough Low 2,031 HKD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 744.84 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.5539

0.4056

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LSL to HKD 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 0.4710, compared to 0.4778 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0068 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4710

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4778

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0747 HKD (High: 0.5081 / Low: 0.4334). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0168 HKD (High: 0.4793 / Low: 0.4626).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0747

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0168

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 0.0512 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0512

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.5415) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5648), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0232 (-4.11%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.5415

2019 Avg (January) 0.5648

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.5553	0.5255	0.5415
February	0.5263	0.5062	0.5191
March	0.5081	0.4334	0.4679
April	0.4316	0.4063	0.4179
May	0.4461	0.4146	0.4271
June	0.4666	0.4436	0.4522
July	0.4709	0.4511	0.4627
August	0.4657	0.4376	0.4509
September	0.4790	0.4522	0.4630
October	0.4793	0.4626	0.4707
November	0.5098	0.4763	0.4988
December	0.5319	0.5054	0.5207