YEARLY HIGH
995.0166 IDR
YEARLY LOW
791.7403 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
886.9249 IDR

2020 LSL to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 995.0166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 1, dropping to 791.7403.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 203.2763 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 955.8868 to the December average rate of 948.0913, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 995.0166 was down 5.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 1048.9884, 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 4,975,083 IDR
2019 Average 4,897,157 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 3,958,702 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,016,381.25 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

969.7151
803.7754
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to IDR 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 880.1986, compared to 893.6513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 13.4527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 880.1986
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 893.6513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 108.5455 IDR (High: 915.9622 / Low: 807.4167). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 24.7219 IDR (High: 906.4241 / Low: 881.7022).

April Spread (Volatile) ±108.5455
October Spread (Stable) ±24.7219

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 62.1698 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -62.1698

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 955.8868) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1019.1339), the exchange rate shifted by -63.2472 (-6.21%).

2020 Avg (January) 955.8868
2019 Avg (January) 1019.1339

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 995.0166 906.4355 955.8868
February 931.8133 904.9703 917.9043
March 967.8190 887.5981 911.6860
April 915.9622 807.4167 849.5162
May 853.2985 791.7403 817.6037
June 858.5190 813.4705 828.5948
July 888.6727 829.7465 866.9999
August 883.2558 826.7586 854.5136
September 912.9601 866.5782 885.8066
October 906.4241 881.7022 892.8297
November 927.3633 897.0092 913.6665
December 972.8719 920.6328 948.0913