2020 LSL to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

266.8581 MGA

YEARLY LOW

198.2750 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

232.8666 MGA

2020 LSL to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 266.8581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 198.2750.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 68.5831 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.4295 to the December average rate of 256.4787, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.02% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 266.8581 was up 0.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 265.9002, 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 1,334,291 MGA

2019 Average 1,258,154 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 991,375 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 342,915.57 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

261.7816

198.1464

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MGA 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 227.4027, compared to 238.3305 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 10.9278 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 227.4027

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 238.3305

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 32.1138 MGA (High: 241.7794 / Low: 209.6655). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.7698 MGA (High: 232.5675 / Low: 223.7977).

March Spread (Volatile) ±32.1138

July Spread (Stable) ±8.7698

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 23.1068 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.1068

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 256.4787) against the same month in 2019 (average: 250.2022), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2765 (+2.51%).

2020 Avg (December) 256.4787

2019 Avg (December) 250.2022

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	262.8816	245.2639	256.4295
February	251.0311	241.7794	247.2969
March	241.7794	209.6655	224.1900
April	210.0844	198.2750	203.4493
May	219.2825	202.8431	209.8129
June	229.5608	217.6030	223.2373
July	232.5675	223.7977	229.4462
August	230.2926	216.1390	223.2361
September	238.6566	226.2113	230.6224
October	244.2795	232.7043	237.8774
November	258.1169	241.8858	252.3222
December	266.8581	243.4555	256.4787