YEARLY HIGH
0.5753 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.4803 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5267 HKD

2021 LSL to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.5753. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.4803.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0950 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5142 to the December average rate of 0.4915, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5753 was up 3.60% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5553, 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 2,876 HKD
2020 Average 2,372 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 2,401 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 474.83 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5677
0.4845
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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 0.5346, compared to 0.5188 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5346
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5188

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0404 HKD (High: 0.5207 / Low: 0.4803). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0181 HKD (High: 0.5457 / Low: 0.5275).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0404
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0181

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0250 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0250

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.5608) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4522), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1086 (+24.00%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.5608
2020 Avg (June) 0.4522

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5318 0.5012 0.5142
February 0.5369 0.5145 0.5249
March 0.5281 0.5003 0.5180
April 0.5457 0.5275 0.5378
May 0.5640 0.5364 0.5521
June 0.5753 0.5422 0.5608
July 0.5460 0.5232 0.5358
August 0.5384 0.5091 0.5258
September 0.5519 0.5133 0.5340
October 0.5379 0.5124 0.5231
November 0.5207 0.4803 0.5028
December 0.5026 0.4814 0.4915