YEARLY HIGH
1.4438 MXN
YEARLY LOW
1.2355 MXN
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.3056 MXN

2020 LSL to MXN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to MXN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 1.4438. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 18, dropping to 1.2355.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2083 MXN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3100 to the December average rate of 1.3400, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.30% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.4438 was up 0.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4361, 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 7,219 MXN
2019 Average 6,667 MXN
Yearly Trough Low 6,178 MXN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,041.52 MXN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3485
1.2499
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to MXN 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 1.3013, compared to 1.3099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0086 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3013
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1988 MXN (High: 1.4438 / Low: 1.2450). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0316 MXN (High: 1.3250 / Low: 1.2934).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1988
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0316

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0518 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0518

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 1.3403) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3412), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0009 (-0.07%).

2020 Avg (March) 1.3403
2019 Avg (March) 1.3412

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.3501 1.2749 1.3100
February 1.2769 1.2355 1.2581
March 1.4438 1.2450 1.3403
April 1.3500 1.2572 1.3053
May 1.3606 1.2604 1.2911
June 1.3663 1.2565 1.3034
July 1.3595 1.3108 1.3369
August 1.3389 1.2570 1.2887
September 1.3277 1.2585 1.2918
October 1.3084 1.2752 1.2900
November 1.3250 1.2934 1.3119
December 1.3762 1.2982 1.3400