YEARLY HIGH
41.4704 SOS
YEARLY LOW
30.3717 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
35.5307 SOS

2020 LSL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 41.4704. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 30.3717.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0987 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 40.4271 to the December average rate of 39.0224, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 41.4704 was down 4.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 43.5907, 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 207,352 SOS
2019 Average 200,891 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 151,859 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,493.35 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

41.3395
30.3916
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SOS 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 35.2649, compared to 35.7965 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5316 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 35.2649
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 35.7965

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.7297 SOS (High: 38.1169 / Low: 32.3871). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2824 SOS (High: 35.8544 / Low: 34.5720).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.7297
October Spread (Stable) ±1.2824

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 3.8145 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8145

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 40.4271) against the same month in 2019 (average: 41.7968), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3696 (-3.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 40.4271
2019 Avg (January) 41.7968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 41.4704 39.4187 40.4271
February 39.6482 38.1165 38.8991
March 38.1169 32.3871 35.0846
April 32.4412 30.3717 31.3039
May 33.3303 30.9646 31.9785
June 34.8593 33.2008 33.8961
July 35.2977 33.7781 34.6612
August 35.1198 32.7512 33.7140
September 35.9692 33.8654 34.7022
October 35.8544 34.5720 35.2855
November 38.2045 35.6680 37.3938
December 39.7885 37.7931 39.0224