YEARLY HIGH
0.2476 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.1768 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2137 PEN

2020 LSL to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.2476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.1768.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0708 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2317 to the December average rate of 0.2419, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.40% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2476 was down 0.97% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2501, 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 1,238 PEN
2019 Average 1,156 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 884 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 354.20 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2477
0.1775
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to PEN 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 0.2071, compared to 0.2203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0132 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2071
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0323 PEN (High: 0.2243 / Low: 0.1920). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0054 PEN (High: 0.2290 / Low: 0.2236).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0054

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 0.0268 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0268

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.2419) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2326), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0093 (+3.99%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.2419
2019 Avg (December) 0.2326

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2367 0.2282 0.2317
February 0.2290 0.2236 0.2264
March 0.2243 0.1920 0.2101
April 0.1917 0.1768 0.1834
May 0.1979 0.1810 0.1882
June 0.2063 0.1960 0.2027
July 0.2147 0.2054 0.2099
August 0.2138 0.2008 0.2071
September 0.2178 0.2091 0.2124
October 0.2229 0.2149 0.2183
November 0.2383 0.2221 0.2321
December 0.2476 0.2350 0.2419