YEARLY HIGH
0.0752 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0648 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0693 USD

2019 LSL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 3, valuing the pair at 0.0752. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 0.0648.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0720 to the December average rate of 0.0694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0752 was down 13.22% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0866, 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 376 USD
2018 Average 380 USD
Yearly Trough Low 324 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.07 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0732
0.0655
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to USD 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 0.0705, compared to 0.0681 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0705
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0681

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0059 USD (High: 0.0750 / Low: 0.0691). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 USD (High: 0.0721 / Low: 0.0703).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0059
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0050 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0050

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0726) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0845), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0119 (-14.11%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0726
2018 Avg (February) 0.0845

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0750 0.0691 0.0720
February 0.0752 0.0709 0.0726
March 0.0715 0.0682 0.0697
April 0.0717 0.0692 0.0707
May 0.0704 0.0682 0.0694
June 0.0707 0.0665 0.0685
July 0.0721 0.0703 0.0712
August 0.0704 0.0648 0.0662
September 0.0684 0.0656 0.0673
October 0.0688 0.0655 0.0671
November 0.0684 0.0662 0.0676
December 0.0713 0.0675 0.0694