YEARLY HIGH
13.4985 LRD
YEARLY LOW
10.0893 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6905 LRD

2020 LSL to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 13.4985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 10.0893.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4092 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3360 to the December average rate of 10.8344, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.4985 was down 7.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.5504, 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 67,493 LRD
2019 Average 64,419 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 50,447 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,046.02 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.6021
10.4087
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to LRD 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 11.9331, compared to 11.4479 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4851 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9331
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4479

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8509 LRD (High: 12.9173 / Low: 11.0664). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3622 LRD (High: 13.4985 / Low: 13.1363).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8509
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3622

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2346 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 13.3360) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.4612), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8748 (+16.36%).

2020 Avg (January) 13.3360
2019 Avg (January) 11.4612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4985 13.1363 13.3360
February 13.2851 12.8360 13.1231
March 12.9173 11.0664 11.9143
April 11.0287 10.3791 10.6797
May 11.4253 10.6084 10.9300
June 11.9732 11.3677 11.6153
July 12.1081 11.5944 11.8962
August 11.9735 11.2571 11.5952
September 12.2961 11.6122 11.8944
October 12.0459 11.2057 11.7927
November 11.2557 10.0893 10.6748
December 11.1910 10.2844 10.8344