YEARLY HIGH
0.6709 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.4944 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5623 SEK

2020 LSL to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.6709. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 10, dropping to 0.4944.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1765 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6619 to the December average rate of 0.5611, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6709 was down 2.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6853, 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 3,355 SEK
2019 Average 3,274 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 2,472 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 882.55 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6774
0.4916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SEK 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 0.5865, compared to 0.5381 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0484 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5865
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5381

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0698 SEK (High: 0.6254 / Low: 0.5556). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0140 SEK (High: 0.5445 / Low: 0.5305).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0698
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0140

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0547 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0547

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.6619) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6474), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0145 (+2.25%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.6619
2019 Avg (January) 0.6474

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6709 0.6517 0.6619
February 0.6546 0.6240 0.6464
March 0.6254 0.5556 0.5917
April 0.5628 0.5268 0.5403
May 0.5520 0.5256 0.5354
June 0.5582 0.5345 0.5435
July 0.5489 0.5244 0.5398
August 0.5275 0.4944 0.5071
September 0.5420 0.5193 0.5284
October 0.5445 0.5305 0.5364
November 0.5628 0.5424 0.5557
December 0.5690 0.5511 0.5611