YEARLY HIGH
8.1760 LSL
YEARLY LOW
6.1313 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
7.1479 LSL

2020 TOP to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TOP to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 8.1760. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 6.1313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0447 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.2509 to the December average rate of 6.5205, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.1760 was up 22.35% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.6824, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 40,880 LSL
2019 Average 31,527 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 30,656 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,223.46 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.1136
6.0816
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TOP 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 7.1938, compared to 7.1020 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0918 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 7.1938
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 7.1020

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.0100 LSL (High: 7.6136 / Low: 6.6036). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2490 LSL (High: 6.3803 / Low: 6.1313).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.0100
January Spread (Stable) ±0.2490

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 0.3614 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 7.9442) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.2356), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7086 (+27.40%).

2020 Avg (April) 7.9442
2019 Avg (April) 6.2356

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.3803 6.1313 6.2509
February 6.6418 6.3678 6.4669
March 7.6136 6.6036 7.0832
April 8.1760 7.6282 7.9442
May 8.0713 7.5932 7.8692
June 7.6645 7.3638 7.5485
July 7.5051 7.2314 7.3493
August 7.7704 7.3203 7.5394
September 7.4447 7.1148 7.3292
October 7.2579 6.9901 7.1175
November 6.9967 6.6414 6.7561
December 6.7053 6.3698 6.5205