YEARLY HIGH
0.1050 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0899 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0958 NZD

2021 LSL to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LSL to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 18, valuing the pair at 0.1050. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.0899.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0151 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0923 to the December average rate of 0.0929, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.1050 was down 1.96% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.1071, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 525 NZD
2020 Average 470 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 450 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 75.39 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.1028
0.0911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL to NZD 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 0.0961, compared to 0.0955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0961
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was March, with a trading range of 0.0069 NZD (High: 0.0972 / Low: 0.0903). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 NZD (High: 0.0984 / Low: 0.0957).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0032 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0032

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2021: 0.1018) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0905), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+12.46%).

2021 Avg (June) 0.1018
2020 Avg (June) 0.0905

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0962 0.0899 0.0923
February 0.0959 0.0917 0.0934
March 0.0972 0.0903 0.0935
April 0.0984 0.0957 0.0972
May 0.1001 0.0962 0.0984
June 0.1050 0.0996 0.1018
July 0.1006 0.0964 0.0987
August 0.0991 0.0953 0.0968
September 0.0998 0.0942 0.0972
October 0.0970 0.0918 0.0953
November 0.0936 0.0902 0.0921
December 0.0946 0.0910 0.0929