YEARLY HIGH
0.0096 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0075 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0089 LRD

2020 STD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the STD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 16, valuing the pair at 0.0096. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.0075.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0089 to the December average rate of 0.0078, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0096 was down 2.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0098, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 48 LRD
2019 Average 44 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 37 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.50 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0097
0.0076
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

STD 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 0.0090, compared to 0.0088 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0090
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0088

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0012 LRD (High: 0.0087 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LRD (High: 0.0090 / Low: 0.0090).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 0.0095) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0097), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-1.69%).

2020 Avg (September) 0.0095
2019 Avg (September) 0.0097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0091 0.0087 0.0089
February 0.0091 0.0089 0.0090
March 0.0090 0.0089 0.0089
April 0.0090 0.0089 0.0090
May 0.0090 0.0090 0.0090
June 0.0091 0.0090 0.0090
July 0.0093 0.0091 0.0091
August 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
September 0.0096 0.0095 0.0095
October 0.0095 0.0087 0.0093
November 0.0087 0.0075 0.0079
December 0.0081 0.0075 0.0078