YEARLY HIGH
1538.9572 STD
YEARLY LOW
1155.8866 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
1315.0328 STD

2020 LSL to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 1538.9572. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 1155.8866.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 383.0706 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1502.0119 to the December average rate of 1388.4588, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1538.9572 was down 2.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 1582.5712, 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 7,694,786 STD
2019 Average 7,382,347 STD
Yearly Trough Low 5,779,433 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,915,352.75 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1533.3098
1157.7351
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to STD 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 1331.2422, compared to 1298.8233 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 32.4189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1331.2422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1298.8233

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 204.4796 STD (High: 1441.6121 / Low: 1237.1325). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 36.4422 STD (High: 1316.7033 / Low: 1280.2611).

March Spread (Volatile) ±204.4796
July Spread (Stable) ±36.4422

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 142.4983 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -142.4983

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1502.0119) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1516.1539), the exchange rate shifted by -14.1420 (-0.93%).

2020 Avg (January) 1502.0119
2019 Avg (January) 1516.1539

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1538.9572 1458.7815 1502.0119
February 1485.0352 1431.9982 1464.7333
March 1441.6121 1237.1325 1331.5313
April 1231.5046 1155.8866 1189.0330
May 1268.5391 1179.1976 1214.5239
June 1327.5344 1261.8307 1285.6201
July 1316.7033 1280.2611 1300.9184
August 1284.6728 1202.0695 1228.2360
September 1287.5982 1227.2713 1252.3211
October 1293.7083 1255.2615 1274.7591
November 1374.5668 1292.7486 1348.2466
December 1405.5594 1362.5998 1388.4588