YEARLY HIGH
0.3767 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.2741 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3317 LSL

2020 PHP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PHP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.3767. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.2741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1026 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2824 to the December average rate of 0.3097, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3767 was up 25.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2994, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 PHP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 94,163 LSL
2019 Average 69,777 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 68,524 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,638.42 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3747
0.2740
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PHP to LSL 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 0.3287, compared to 0.3347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0060 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3287
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0496 LSL (High: 0.3516 / Low: 0.3020). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0115 LSL (High: 0.3451 / Low: 0.3336).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0496
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0115

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0173 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0173

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3663) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2723), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0940 (+34.50%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3663
2019 Avg (April) 0.2723

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2898 0.2741 0.2824
February 0.3022 0.2896 0.2948
March 0.3516 0.3020 0.3268
April 0.3767 0.3528 0.3663
May 0.3715 0.3430 0.3595
June 0.3484 0.3317 0.3425
July 0.3451 0.3336 0.3391
August 0.3608 0.3384 0.3525
September 0.3536 0.3340 0.3451
October 0.3457 0.3342 0.3396
November 0.3356 0.3161 0.3223
December 0.3195 0.3034 0.3097