YEARLY HIGH
2.1449 TWD
YEARLY LOW
1.5754 TWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.8000 TWD

2020 LSL to TWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to TWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 2.1449. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 1.5754.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5695 TWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0908 to the December average rate of 1.8930, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1449 was down 7.30% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.3139, 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 10,724 TWD
2019 Average 10,700 TWD
Yearly Trough Low 7,877 TWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,847.66 TWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.1377
1.5745
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to TWD 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 1.8198, compared to 1.7803 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0395 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8198
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7803

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2647 TWD (High: 1.9571 / Low: 1.6924). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0475 TWD (High: 1.7680 / Low: 1.7205).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2647
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0475

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.0908) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2183), the exchange rate shifted by -0.1275 (-5.75%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.0908
2019 Avg (January) 2.2183

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1449 2.0498 2.0908
February 2.0542 1.9571 2.0142
March 1.9571 1.6924 1.8136
April 1.6821 1.5754 1.6214
May 1.7259 1.5944 1.6492
June 1.7809 1.6944 1.7295
July 1.7901 1.7137 1.7564
August 1.7620 1.6556 1.7083
September 1.7936 1.6966 1.7447
October 1.7680 1.7205 1.7429
November 1.8760 1.7571 1.8364
December 1.9314 1.8521 1.8930