YEARLY HIGH
28.9157 KZT
YEARLY LOW
22.6172 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
25.2598 KZT

2020 LSL to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 28.9157. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 22.6172.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.2985 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.4215 to the December average rate of 28.2725, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.01% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 28.9157 was up 0.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 28.8040, 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 144,578 KZT
2019 Average 132,678 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 113,086 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,492.56 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

28.7935
22.5415
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to KZT 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 24.4496, compared to 26.0700 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6203 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.4496
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.0700

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 2.4234 KZT (High: 25.0669 / Low: 22.6434). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9286 KZT (High: 26.5546 / Low: 25.6259).

April Spread (Volatile) ±2.4234
October Spread (Stable) ±0.9286

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 1.7744 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7744

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 28.2725) against the same month in 2019 (average: 26.6606), the exchange rate shifted by +1.6119 (+6.05%).

2020 Avg (December) 28.2725
2019 Avg (December) 26.6606

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.3317 25.6745 26.4215
February 25.6745 24.5746 25.2318
March 26.2551 24.1708 25.1329
April 25.0669 22.6434 23.3585
May 23.7238 22.6172 23.0625
June 24.1324 23.1558 23.4907
July 25.4655 23.6858 24.6440
August 25.3541 23.6826 24.4324
September 26.0732 24.9373 25.3846
October 26.5546 25.6259 26.0922
November 28.0376 26.5959 27.5940
December 28.9157 27.6299 28.2725