YEARLY HIGH
3.7924 SDG
YEARLY LOW
2.9001 SDG
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.3041 SDG

2020 LSL to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 3.7924. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 2.9001.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8923 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1563 to the December average rate of 3.7126, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.62% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7924 was up 5.84% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.5832, 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 18,962 SDG
2019 Average 15,914 SDG
Yearly Trough Low 14,501 SDG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,461.55 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.7857
2.9083
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SDG 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 3.1996, compared to 3.4086 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2090 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.1996
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.4086

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5238 SDG (High: 3.6117 / Low: 3.0880). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1163 SDG (High: 3.4168 / Low: 3.3005).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5238
October Spread (Stable) ±0.1163

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 0.3472 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3472

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 3.7126) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.1315), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5811 (+18.56%).

2020 Avg (December) 3.7126
2019 Avg (December) 3.1315

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.3119 3.0727 3.1563
February 3.5613 3.2878 3.4587
March 3.6117 3.0880 3.3286
April 3.0791 2.9001 2.9814
May 3.1828 2.9586 3.0466
June 3.3293 3.1645 3.2258
July 3.3612 3.2202 3.3015
August 3.3227 3.1238 3.2175
September 3.4194 3.2269 3.3042
October 3.4168 3.3005 3.3568
November 3.6386 3.3976 3.5589
December 3.7924 3.6053 3.7126