YEARLY HIGH
0.5919 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.4967 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5436 SBD

2021 LSL to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.5919. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.4967.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0952 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5309 to the December average rate of 0.5097, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.5919 was down 0.14% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.5927, 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 2,960 SBD
2020 Average 2,516 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 2,484 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 476.03 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.5846
0.5029
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SBD 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 0.5503, compared to 0.5369 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0134 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5503
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5369

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 0.0406 SBD (High: 0.5720 / Low: 0.5314). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0189 SBD (High: 0.5614 / Low: 0.5425).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0406
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0189

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0233 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0233

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.5778) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.4866), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0912 (+18.74%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.5778
2020 Avg (June) 0.4866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5520 0.5171 0.5309
February 0.5531 0.5323 0.5419
March 0.5448 0.5141 0.5320
April 0.5614 0.5425 0.5527
May 0.5791 0.5497 0.5667
June 0.5919 0.5593 0.5778
July 0.5644 0.5419 0.5544
August 0.5578 0.5262 0.5440
September 0.5720 0.5314 0.5530
October 0.5573 0.5289 0.5413
November 0.5369 0.4967 0.5190
December 0.5217 0.4997 0.5097