YEARLY HIGH
0.1631 TOP
YEARLY LOW
0.1223 TOP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1407 TOP

2020 LSL to TOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to TOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.1631. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.1223.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0408 TOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1600 to the December average rate of 0.1534, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1631 was down 3.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1688, 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 815 TOP
2019 Average 793 TOP
Yearly Trough Low 612 TOP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 203.94 TOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1634
0.1225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to TOP 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 0.1403, compared to 0.1412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1403
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0201 TOP (High: 0.1514 / Low: 0.1313). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 TOP (High: 0.1383 / Low: 0.1332).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0201
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0155 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0155

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.1600) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1633), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0033 (-2.03%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.1600
2019 Avg (January) 0.1633

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1631 0.1567 0.1600
February 0.1570 0.1506 0.1547
March 0.1514 0.1313 0.1414
April 0.1311 0.1223 0.1259
May 0.1317 0.1239 0.1271
June 0.1358 0.1305 0.1325
July 0.1383 0.1332 0.1361
August 0.1366 0.1287 0.1327
September 0.1406 0.1343 0.1365
October 0.1431 0.1378 0.1405
November 0.1506 0.1429 0.1481
December 0.1570 0.1491 0.1534