YEARLY HIGH
17736.4484 VEF
YEARLY LOW
13025.6015 VEF
YEARLY AVERAGE
15196.2380 VEF

2020 LSL to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 17736.4484. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 13025.6015.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4710.8469 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17310.6549 to the December average rate of 16690.5013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.58% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 17736.4484 was down 5.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 18681.1492, 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 88,682,242 VEF
2019 Average 86,091,756 VEF
Yearly Trough Low 65,128,008 VEF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,554,234.32 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

17702.0132
13005.7137
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to VEF 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 15075.6178, compared to 15316.8581 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 241.2403 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15075.6178
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15316.8581

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2355.6876 VEF (High: 16243.8889 / Low: 13888.2013). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 536.5451 VEF (High: 15367.2011 / Low: 14830.6561).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2355.6876
October Spread (Stable) ±536.5451

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1619.6711 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1619.6711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 17310.6549) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17897.1388), the exchange rate shifted by -586.4840 (-3.28%).

2020 Avg (January) 17310.6549
2019 Avg (January) 17897.1388

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17736.4484 16812.4251 17310.6549
February 16845.3396 16135.5612 16590.2616
March 16243.8889 13888.2013 14970.5906
April 13835.6148 13025.6015 13397.0720
May 14295.2986 13288.2911 13686.5145
June 14960.1230 14219.7011 14498.6134
July 15096.4546 14463.1875 14831.9466
August 14930.4365 14030.1012 14456.2162
September 15357.8345 14499.9584 14844.3087
October 15367.2011 14830.6561 15089.2599
November 16342.2955 15266.9913 15988.9159
December 17048.7486 16200.0194 16690.5013