YEARLY HIGH
1.9524 UAH
YEARLY LOW
1.4178 UAH
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6465 UAH

2020 LSL to UAH Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to UAH exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.9524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 1.4178.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5346 UAH. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6835 to the December average rate of 1.8920, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9524 was down 6.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0841, 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 9,762 UAH
2019 Average 8,951 UAH
Yearly Trough Low 7,089 UAH
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,672.80 UAH purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9347
1.4230
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to UAH 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 1.5695, compared to 1.7234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1539 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5695
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.1280 UAH (High: 1.6889 / Low: 1.5610). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0503 UAH (High: 1.7031 / Low: 1.6528).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.1280
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0503

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 0.1279 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1279

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.8920) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6346), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2574 (+15.75%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.8920
2019 Avg (December) 1.6346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7031 1.6528 1.6835
February 1.6948 1.5975 1.6413
March 1.6277 1.5586 1.5936
April 1.5411 1.4178 1.4656
May 1.5508 1.4366 1.4759
June 1.6025 1.5333 1.5572
July 1.6889 1.5610 1.6313
August 1.6653 1.5579 1.6008
September 1.7406 1.6440 1.6738
October 1.7539 1.6903 1.7209
November 1.8708 1.7486 1.8217
December 1.9524 1.8473 1.8920