YEARLY HIGH
0.6348 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.4662 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5587 LSL

2020 TWD to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TWD to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.6348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.4662.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1686 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4784 to the December average rate of 0.5284, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.45% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6348 was up 27.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4964, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,174 LSL
2019 Average 2,339 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 2,331 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 842.76 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6308
0.4645
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TWD 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 0.5549, compared to 0.5625 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0076 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5549
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5625

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0799 LSL (High: 0.5909 / Low: 0.5110). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 LSL (High: 0.5812 / Low: 0.5656).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0799
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

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 0.0290 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0290

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.6170) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4586), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1584 (+34.54%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.6170
2019 Avg (April) 0.4586

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4878 0.4662 0.4784
February 0.5110 0.4868 0.4965
March 0.5909 0.5110 0.5527
April 0.6348 0.5945 0.6170
May 0.6272 0.5794 0.6067
June 0.5902 0.5615 0.5783
July 0.5835 0.5586 0.5694
August 0.6040 0.5675 0.5856
September 0.5894 0.5575 0.5733
October 0.5812 0.5656 0.5738
November 0.5691 0.5330 0.5448
December 0.5399 0.5178 0.5284