YEARLY HIGH
1.0209 SZL
YEARLY LOW
0.9695 SZL
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.0001 SZL

2020 LSL to SZL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to SZL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 15, valuing the pair at 1.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 9, dropping to 0.9695.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0514 SZL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0000 to the December average rate of 1.0006, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0209 was up 0.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0164, 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 5,105 SZL
2019 Average 5,000 SZL
Yearly Trough Low 4,848 SZL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 257.11 SZL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0010
0.9989
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to SZL 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 1.0000, compared to 1.0001 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0001

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0386 SZL (High: 1.0081 / Low: 0.9695). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 SZL (High: 1.0033 / Low: 0.9986).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0386
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.0002) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+0.09%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.0002
2019 Avg (April) 0.9994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.0033 0.9986 1.0000
February 1.0156 0.9930 1.0005
March 1.0018 0.9930 0.9997
April 1.0209 0.9854 1.0002
May 1.0086 0.9967 1.0008
June 1.0081 0.9695 0.9991
July 1.0107 0.9896 1.0003
August 1.0083 0.9976 1.0004
September 1.0023 0.9969 0.9999
October 1.0074 0.9918 0.9998
November 1.0020 0.9930 0.9994
December 1.0073 0.9976 1.0006