YEARLY HIGH
25.9738 LSL
YEARLY LOW
19.3516 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.9055 LSL

2020 XDR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 25.9738. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 19.3516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.6221 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.8120 to the December average rate of 21.4215, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.12% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.9738 was up 22.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 21.2479, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129,869 LSL
2019 Average 99,946 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 96,758 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,110.75 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

25.8534
19.2628
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 22.8135, compared to 22.9974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1839 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.8135
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.3773 LSL (High: 24.4799 / Low: 21.1026). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6506 LSL (High: 23.6390 / Low: 22.9884).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3773
July Spread (Stable) ±0.6506

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 1.1703 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1703

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 25.3042) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.6981), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6061 (+28.46%).

2020 Avg (April) 25.3042
2019 Avg (April) 19.6981

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.3445 19.3516 19.8120
February 21.1262 20.2644 20.5124
March 24.4799 21.1026 22.8254
April 25.9738 24.4755 25.3042
May 25.5796 23.7459 24.7785
June 23.9991 22.9895 23.6487
July 23.6390 22.9884 23.2806
August 24.9539 23.4629 24.2726
September 24.0523 22.9024 23.6465
October 23.6177 22.8733 23.2667
November 22.9814 21.6705 22.0965
December 21.9949 21.0050 21.4215