YEARLY HIGH
0.0741 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0616 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0678 USD

2021 LSL to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 0.0741. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 28, dropping to 0.0616.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0663 to the December average rate of 0.0630, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0741 was up 3.86% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0714, 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 371 USD
2020 Average 306 USD
Yearly Trough Low 308 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.73 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0732
0.0621
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 0.0689, compared to 0.0667 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0022 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0689
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0667

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 0.0053 USD (High: 0.0669 / Low: 0.0616). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 USD (High: 0.0703 / Low: 0.0678).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0053
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0033 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0033

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.0723) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0583), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+23.83%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.0723
2020 Avg (June) 0.0583

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0686 0.0646 0.0663
February 0.0692 0.0664 0.0677
March 0.0680 0.0644 0.0667
April 0.0703 0.0678 0.0692
May 0.0727 0.0691 0.0711
June 0.0741 0.0698 0.0723
July 0.0703 0.0672 0.0690
August 0.0693 0.0653 0.0675
September 0.0710 0.0659 0.0686
October 0.0692 0.0659 0.0672
November 0.0669 0.0616 0.0645
December 0.0644 0.0617 0.0630