YEARLY HIGH
7.6326 XPF
YEARLY LOW
5.7322 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3959 XPF

2020 LSL to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 7.6326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 6, dropping to 5.7322.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9004 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 7.4867 to the December average rate of 6.5843, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 7.6326 was down 2.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.8314, 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 38,163 XPF
2019 Average 36,914 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 28,661 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,502.00 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

7.6485
5.7063
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to XPF 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 6.5658, compared to 6.2259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3399 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5658
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9646 XPF (High: 7.0120 / Low: 6.0473). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2021 XPF (High: 6.2666 / Low: 6.0645).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9646
October Spread (Stable) ±0.2021

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 0.8085 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8085

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 7.4867) against the same month in 2019 (average: 7.5267), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0401 (-0.53%).

2020 Avg (January) 7.4867
2019 Avg (January) 7.5267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 7.6326 7.2770 7.4867
February 7.4196 7.0266 7.2984
March 7.0120 6.0473 6.4899
April 6.1260 5.8036 5.9199
May 6.2316 5.8015 6.0133
June 6.3203 6.1061 6.1866
July 6.2939 6.0697 6.2162
August 6.0873 5.7322 5.8682
September 6.2261 5.9499 6.0480
October 6.2666 6.0645 6.1579
November 6.5890 6.2899 6.4811
December 6.7144 6.4069 6.5843