YEARLY HIGH
30.5840 NGN
YEARLY LOW
24.5035 NGN
YEARLY AVERAGE
27.3326 NGN

2021 LSL to NGN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to NGN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 30.5840. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 8, dropping to 24.5035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0805 NGN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 25.7214 to the December average rate of 25.9145, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 30.5840 was up 13.45% compared to the 2020 peak of 26.9592, 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 152,920 NGN
2020 Average 116,114 NGN
Yearly Trough Low 122,518 NGN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30,402.66 NGN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

30.1188
25.3217
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NGN 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 27.2529, compared to 27.4123 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1594 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 27.2529
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 27.4123

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was May, with a trading range of 3.5905 NGN (High: 29.9456 / Low: 26.3550). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0468 NGN (High: 26.4778 / Low: 25.4310).

May Spread (Volatile) ±3.5905
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0468

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 1.3631 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 29.7191) against the same month in 2020 (average: 22.6052), the exchange rate shifted by +7.1139 (+31.47%).

2021 Avg (June) 29.7191
2020 Avg (June) 22.6052

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 27.0213 25.0295 25.7214
February 28.0775 25.2820 26.4007
March 27.9500 24.5035 25.8828
April 28.8288 25.9608 27.0445
May 29.9456 26.3550 28.7489
June 30.5840 28.6397 29.7191
July 28.9229 27.6634 28.3559
August 28.5078 26.8536 27.7993
September 29.1942 27.1077 28.2460
October 28.4301 27.0512 27.6364
November 27.5846 25.3060 26.5215
December 26.4778 25.4310 25.9145