YEARLY HIGH
152.8506 LRD
YEARLY LOW
119.0324 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
142.8864 LRD

2020 CAD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CAD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 31, valuing the pair at 152.8506. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 119.0324.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 33.8182 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 146.3848 to the December average rate of 125.9133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.98% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 152.8506 was down 5.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 161.9937, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 764,253 LRD
2019 Average 702,573 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 595,162 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 169,091.15 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

153.1265
123.4394
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CAD 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 144.3296, compared to 141.4432 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.8863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 144.3296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 141.4432

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 18.7782 LRD (High: 137.8105 / Low: 119.0324). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2976 LRD (High: 148.9608 / Low: 146.6632).

November Spread (Volatile) ±18.7782
February Spread (Stable) ±2.2976

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, 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 20.1020 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -20.1020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 150.5458) against the same month in 2019 (average: 153.3560), the exchange rate shifted by -2.8102 (-1.83%).

2020 Avg (August) 150.5458
2019 Avg (August) 153.3560

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 148.2929 144.5690 146.3848
February 148.9608 146.6632 147.9827
March 148.2546 136.2774 141.9883
April 142.7970 139.0149 140.9383
May 144.3786 138.9035 141.8343
June 148.8301 145.5761 146.8491
July 149.3651 146.4039 147.5294
August 152.8506 148.5858 150.5458
September 152.7525 148.5510 150.6526
October 151.2106 137.3771 147.0602
November 137.8105 119.0324 126.9582
December 129.0128 121.9606 125.9133