YEARLY HIGH
6.1734 LRD
YEARLY LOW
4.0966 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.5226 LRD

2020 ETB to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ETB to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 24, valuing the pair at 6.1734. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 4.0966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0767 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.9722 to the December average rate of 4.1667, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.1734 was down 14.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 7.2086, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 30,867 LRD
2019 Average 31,878 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 20,483 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,383.73 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.3197
3.9710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 5.9703, compared to 5.0749 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8954 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.9703
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0749

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.7446 LRD (High: 4.8412 / Low: 4.0966). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0768 LRD (High: 5.7225 / Low: 5.6457).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.7446
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0768

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.8351 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8351

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 6.1240) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.6561), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4679 (+8.27%).

2020 Avg (February) 6.1240
2019 Avg (February) 5.6561

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.1027 5.8472 5.9722
February 6.1734 6.0748 6.1240
March 6.1187 5.9959 6.0649
April 6.0909 5.9266 5.9937
May 5.9738 5.8050 5.8806
June 5.8579 5.6858 5.7868
July 5.7225 5.6457 5.6646
August 5.6953 5.5133 5.5757
September 5.5304 5.4003 5.4349
October 5.4131 4.8185 5.2214
November 4.8412 4.0966 4.3863
December 4.2061 4.1242 4.1667