YEARLY HIGH
0.1745 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.1310 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1573 LSL

2020 XPF to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 6, valuing the pair at 0.1745. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.1310.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0434 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1336 to the December average rate of 0.1519, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1745 was up 20.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1451, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 872 LSL
2019 Average 678 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 655 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 217.18 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1741
0.1299
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 0.1537, compared to 0.1609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1537
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0227 LSL (High: 0.1654 / Low: 0.1426). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0053 LSL (High: 0.1649 / Low: 0.1596).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0227
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0053

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 0.0081 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0081

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.1705) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1411), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0294 (+20.83%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.1705
2019 Avg (August) 0.1411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1374 0.1310 0.1336
February 0.1423 0.1348 0.1370
March 0.1654 0.1426 0.1544
April 0.1723 0.1632 0.1690
May 0.1724 0.1605 0.1664
June 0.1638 0.1582 0.1617
July 0.1648 0.1589 0.1609
August 0.1745 0.1643 0.1705
September 0.1681 0.1606 0.1654
October 0.1649 0.1596 0.1624
November 0.1590 0.1518 0.1543
December 0.1561 0.1489 0.1519