YEARLY HIGH
99.6874 LRD
YEARLY LOW
77.9625 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
95.8613 LRD

2020 BBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 10, valuing the pair at 99.6874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 77.9625.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 21.7249 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.7298 to the December average rate of 80.6360, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 99.6874 was down 5.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 105.8000, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 498,437 LRD
2019 Average 465,882 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 389,813 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 108,624.73 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

101.5570
78.7341
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD to LRD 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 98.4482, compared to 93.2744 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 5.1737 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.4482
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 93.2744

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 13.5375 LRD (High: 91.5000 / Low: 77.9625). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0541 LRD (High: 99.6874 / Low: 99.6334).

November Spread (Volatile) ±13.5375
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0541

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 14.0848 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -14.0848

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 99.6551) against the same month in 2019 (average: 101.7911), the exchange rate shifted by -2.1359 (-2.10%).

2020 Avg (August) 99.6551
2019 Avg (August) 101.7911

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 97.6250 93.8000 95.7298
February 99.2125 97.5000 98.2819
March 99.0250 98.5500 98.8782
April 99.1000 99.0000 99.0431
May 99.3250 99.0625 99.2202
June 99.6500 99.3250 99.5358
July 99.6750 99.6000 99.6519
August 99.6874 99.6334 99.6551
September 99.6750 99.4375 99.5539
October 99.4875 91.5000 97.1173
November 91.5000 77.9625 83.0325
December 82.1167 78.8750 80.6360