2021 LSL to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1529.2693 STD

YEARLY LOW

1304.9752 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1403.9802 STD

2021 LSL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 4, valuing the pair at 1529.2693. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 1304.9752.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 224.2941 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1356.6682 to the December average rate of 1336.9997, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 1529.2693 was down 0.63% compared to the 2020 peak of 1538.9572, 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 7,646,347 STD

2020 Average 6,573,600 STD

Yearly Trough Low 6,524,876 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,121,470.59 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

1497.1498

1322.4406

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LSL to STD 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 1416.7423, compared to 1391.2182 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 25.5242 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1416.7423

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1391.2182

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was September, with a trading range of 102.0678 STD (High: 1472.2198 / Low: 1370.1520). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 43.6921 STD (High: 1457.5470 / Low: 1413.8549).

September Spread (Volatile) ±102.0678

April Spread (Stable) ±43.6921

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 61.4709 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -61.4709

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 1482.5907) against the same month in 2020 (average: 1285.6201), the exchange rate shifted by +196.9707 (+15.32%).

2021 Avg (June) 1482.5907

2020 Avg (June) 1285.6201

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1398.7054	1322.6623	1356.6682
February	1401.8067	1356.1969	1379.7799
March	1402.3272	1309.6962	1371.0703
April	1457.5470	1413.8549	1435.8614
May	1507.0390	1432.2738	1474.4834
June	1529.2693	1432.6937	1482.5907
July	1443.0773	1391.0423	1421.1199
August	1433.4888	1360.3994	1400.6001
September	1472.2198	1370.1520	1423.0028
October	1444.4083	1380.0297	1407.9573
November	1402.0439	1304.9752	1357.6292
December	1365.0767	1309.3393	1336.9997