YEARLY HIGH
0.0762 LSL
YEARLY LOW
0.0560 LSL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0657 LSL

2020 YER to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0762. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.0560.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0203 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0574 to the December average rate of 0.0595, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0762 was up 23.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0617, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 381 LSL
2019 Average 289 LSL
Yearly Trough Low 280 LSL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 101.27 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0758
0.0557
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.0665, compared to 0.0650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0665
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0104 LSL (High: 0.0715 / Low: 0.0611). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 LSL (High: 0.0669 / Low: 0.0646).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0741) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0565), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0176 (+31.14%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0741
2019 Avg (April) 0.0565

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0590 0.0560 0.0574
February 0.0615 0.0589 0.0598
March 0.0715 0.0611 0.0665
April 0.0762 0.0717 0.0741
May 0.0747 0.0694 0.0726
June 0.0698 0.0663 0.0685
July 0.0686 0.0657 0.0669
August 0.0707 0.0665 0.0687
September 0.0685 0.0646 0.0669
October 0.0669 0.0646 0.0658
November 0.0650 0.0607 0.0621
December 0.0613 0.0582 0.0595