YEARLY HIGH
1.0953 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.9692 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0015 NAD

2020 LSL to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 5, valuing the pair at 1.0953. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.9692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1260 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0000 to the December average rate of 0.9989, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.11% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0953 was down 57.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.5613, 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 5,476 NAD
2019 Average 5,021 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 4,846 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 630.23 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0103
0.9976
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NAD 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 0.9997, compared to 1.0033 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9997
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0033

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was October, with a trading range of 0.1095 NAD (High: 1.0953 / Low: 0.9858). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 NAD (High: 1.0002 / Low: 0.9997).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1095
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 1.0093) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.0001), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0092 (+0.92%).

2020 Avg (October) 1.0093
2019 Avg (October) 1.0001

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0002 0.9997 1.0000
February 1.0038 0.9931 0.9996
March 1.0080 0.9739 0.9993
April 1.0080 0.9786 1.0000
May 1.0173 0.9843 1.0009
June 1.0040 0.9692 0.9986
July 1.0107 0.9907 0.9994
August 1.0376 0.9886 1.0088
September 1.0430 0.9911 1.0035
October 1.0953 0.9858 1.0093
November 1.0049 0.9937 1.0000
December 1.0073 0.9885 0.9989