YEARLY HIGH
26.9592 NGN
YEARLY LOW
19.4157 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.2232 NGN

2020 LSL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 26.9592. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 19.4157.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.5434 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.2368 to the December average rate of 25.7866, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 26.9592 was down 0.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 27.2088, 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 134,796 NGN
2019 Average 124,760 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 97,079 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,717.19 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

26.2903
20.2456
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NGN 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 22.7745, compared to 23.6719 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8974 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.7745
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.6719

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.8564 NGN (High: 23.8604 / Low: 21.0040). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7820 NGN (High: 23.5477 / Low: 22.7657).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8564
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7820

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 1.9854 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9854

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 25.7866) against the same month in 2019 (average: 25.1631), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6236 (+2.48%).

2020 Avg (December) 25.7866
2019 Avg (December) 25.1631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 25.9425 24.4926 25.2368
February 24.6745 23.7338 24.3041
March 23.8604 21.0040 22.3187
April 21.6387 19.4157 20.7494
May 22.4364 20.8535 21.4330
June 23.3293 22.1492 22.6052
July 23.5419 22.5766 23.1370
August 23.3239 21.6201 22.4109
September 23.6714 22.2033 22.9205
October 23.5477 22.7657 23.1986
November 25.0687 23.3765 24.5780
December 26.9592 24.8271 25.7866