2020 LSL to IDR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LSL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 62.1698 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |