YEARLY HIGH
22.7197 LSL
YEARLY LOW
19.4850 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.0529 LSL

2021 XDR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the XDR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 28, valuing the pair at 22.7197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 4, dropping to 19.4850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2347 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.7417 to the December average rate of 22.2446, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.31% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 22.7197 was down 12.53% compared to the 2020 peak of 25.9738, 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 113,598 LSL
2020 Average 114,551 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 97,425 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,173.55 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

22.4814
19.6402
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 20.8664, compared to 21.2395 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3731 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.8664
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.2395

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was November, with a trading range of 1.7002 LSL (High: 22.7197 / Low: 21.0195). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5483 LSL (High: 20.8975 / Low: 20.3492).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.7002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.5483

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7748 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7748

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2021: 21.7789) against the same month in 2020 (average: 22.0965), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3175 (-1.44%).

2021 Avg (November) 21.7789
2020 Avg (November) 22.0965

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.3183 21.0052 21.7417
February 21.6599 20.8359 21.2722
March 22.2099 20.9709 21.4141
April 20.8975 20.3492 20.6393
May 20.7515 19.8901 20.2540
June 20.4410 19.4850 19.8770
July 21.1429 20.2968 20.6484
August 21.6970 20.6255 21.0439
September 21.3906 20.0853 20.7078
October 21.4764 20.3928 21.0133
November 22.7197 21.0195 21.7789
December 22.6571 21.7624 22.2446