YEARLY HIGH
0.6776 NOK
YEARLY LOW
0.5066 NOK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5741 NOK

2020 LSL to NOK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to NOK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.6776. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 17, dropping to 0.5066.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1710 NOK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6230 to the December average rate of 0.5845, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6776 was up 6.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6367, 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 3,388 NOK
2019 Average 3,047 NOK
Yearly Trough Low 2,533 NOK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 855.20 NOK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6332
0.5102
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NOK 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 0.5891, compared to 0.5592 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0299 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5891
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5592

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0931 NOK (High: 0.6776 / Low: 0.5845). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0147 NOK (High: 0.6248 / Low: 0.6102).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0931
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0147

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0555 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0555

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.6173) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5992), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0181 (+3.02%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.6173
2019 Avg (March) 0.5992

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6307 0.6148 0.6230
February 0.6248 0.6102 0.6202
March 0.6776 0.5845 0.6173
April 0.5818 0.5479 0.5618
May 0.5717 0.5440 0.5556
June 0.5761 0.5384 0.5568
July 0.5643 0.5466 0.5550
August 0.5472 0.5066 0.5205
September 0.5634 0.5261 0.5466
October 0.5834 0.5522 0.5644
November 0.5907 0.5723 0.5840
December 0.5966 0.5713 0.5845