2020 LSL to KPW Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 LSL to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the LSL to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 64.2398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 47.1776.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0623 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 62.6976 to the December average rate of 60.4515, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 64.2398 was down 5.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 67.6615, 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 KPW 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 54.6025, compared to 55.4763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8738 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 8.5321 KPW (High: 58.8339 / Low: 50.3018). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.9433 KPW (High: 55.6586 / Low: 53.7153).
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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 5.8663 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 62.6976) against the same month in 2019 (average: 64.8218), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1242 (-3.28%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 64.2398 | 60.8931 | 62.6976 |
| February | 61.0123 | 58.4416 | 60.0884 |
| March | 58.8339 | 50.3018 | 54.2221 |
| April | 50.1114 | 47.1776 | 48.5230 |
| May | 51.7763 | 48.1290 | 49.5713 |
| June | 54.1842 | 51.5025 | 52.5127 |
| July | 54.6780 | 52.3844 | 53.7200 |
| August | 54.0767 | 50.8158 | 52.3591 |
| September | 55.6247 | 52.5176 | 53.7648 |
| October | 55.6586 | 53.7153 | 54.6519 |
| November | 59.1903 | 55.2957 | 57.9104 |
| December | 61.7490 | 58.6750 | 60.4515 |