YEARLY HIGH
3.6484 PHP
YEARLY LOW
2.6550 PHP
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0332 PHP

2020 LSL to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 3.6484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 2.6550.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9934 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.5412 to the December average rate of 3.2296, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.6484 was down 7.25% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.9337, 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 18,242 PHP
2019 Average 17,936 PHP
Yearly Trough Low 13,275 PHP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,966.84 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6222
2.6501
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to PHP 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 3.0724, compared to 2.9939 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0785 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0724
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9939

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4672 PHP (High: 3.3113 / Low: 2.8442). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1000 PHP (High: 2.9973 / Low: 2.8973).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4672
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1000

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 0.3358 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3358

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.5412) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.7767), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2355 (-6.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.5412
2019 Avg (January) 3.7767

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.6484 3.4512 3.5412
February 3.4527 3.3093 3.3920
March 3.3113 2.8442 3.0670
April 2.8343 2.6550 2.7311
May 2.9155 2.6920 2.7829
June 3.0151 2.8705 2.9204
July 2.9973 2.8973 2.9490
August 2.9550 2.7717 2.8373
September 2.9940 2.8281 2.8983
October 2.9926 2.8923 2.9452
November 3.1639 2.9795 3.1040
December 3.2959 3.1300 3.2296