YEARLY HIGH
0.9573 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.7455 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.9171 LRD

2020 GYD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.9573. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.7455.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2118 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9167 to the December average rate of 0.7706, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9573 was down 5.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0146, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,786 LRD
2019 Average 4,460 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 3,728 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,058.84 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9715
0.7523
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.9422, compared to 0.8920 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0502 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9422
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8920

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.1291 LRD (High: 0.8746 / Low: 0.7455). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 LRD (High: 0.9547 / Low: 0.9512).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1291
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 0.1346 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.9476) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.7919), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1557 (+19.66%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.9476
2019 Avg (April) 0.7919

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.9384 0.8921 0.9167
February 0.9528 0.9330 0.9413
March 0.9551 0.9394 0.9467
April 0.9573 0.9439 0.9476
May 0.9534 0.9464 0.9489
June 0.9542 0.9480 0.9519
July 0.9547 0.9512 0.9530
August 0.9569 0.9512 0.9532
September 0.9552 0.9503 0.9524
October 0.9518 0.8746 0.9287
November 0.8746 0.7455 0.7941
December 0.7852 0.7507 0.7706