YEARLY HIGH
43.1416 SOS
YEARLY LOW
35.7669 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
39.3817 SOS

2021 LSL to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 43.1416. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 35.7669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.3747 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 38.5344 to the December average rate of 36.6514, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.89% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 43.1416 was up 4.03% compared to the 2020 peak of 41.4704, 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 215,708 SOS
2020 Average 177,627 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 178,834 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,873.50 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

42.5933
36.1112
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 40.0488, compared to 38.7146 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.3342 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 40.0488
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 38.7146

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 3.1300 SOS (High: 38.8968 / Low: 35.7669). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.5260 SOS (High: 40.0909 / Low: 38.5649).

November Spread (Volatile) ±3.1300
February Spread (Stable) ±1.5260

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 2.0321 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0321

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 42.0531) against the same month in 2020 (average: 33.8961), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1570 (+24.06%).

2021 Avg (June) 42.0531
2020 Avg (June) 33.8961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 39.8115 37.5635 38.5344
February 40.0909 38.5649 39.3440
March 39.7689 37.3912 38.8134
April 40.8741 39.2530 40.1958
May 42.4682 40.1319 41.3521
June 43.1416 40.4094 42.0531
July 40.9951 39.0667 40.0211
August 40.1071 37.7502 39.1299
September 41.0462 38.3064 39.8506
October 40.2306 38.1960 39.1123
November 38.8968 35.7669 37.5222
December 37.7577 35.8495 36.6514