YEARLY HIGH
196.0388 MNT
YEARLY LOW
146.0187 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
171.6580 MNT

2020 LSL to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 196.0388. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 146.0187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 50.0202 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 188.3066 to the December average rate of 191.6350, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 196.0388 was up 1.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 192.5697, 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 980,194 MNT
2019 Average 891,068 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 730,093 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 250,100.76 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

195.7925
145.9020
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MNT 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 167.6866, compared to 175.6294 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.9429 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 167.6866
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 175.6294

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 25.9036 MNT (High: 180.2520 / Low: 154.3484). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 5.1708 MNT (High: 175.8818 / Low: 170.7110).

March Spread (Volatile) ±25.9036
October Spread (Stable) ±5.1708

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 17.1366 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -17.1366

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 191.6350) against the same month in 2019 (average: 187.1107), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5243 (+2.42%).

2020 Avg (December) 191.6350
2019 Avg (December) 187.1107

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 192.7834 182.9972 188.3066
February 186.3694 178.7071 183.3667
March 180.2520 154.3484 166.2302
April 154.6769 146.0187 150.0596
May 161.3609 148.9653 153.9535
June 169.4421 160.5107 164.2029
July 172.8656 164.4598 169.2745
August 171.1069 160.7258 165.7144
September 176.6617 166.8057 170.8707
October 175.8818 170.7110 173.0760
November 186.9898 175.4816 183.2061
December 196.0388 185.9673 191.6350