YEARLY HIGH
2.8407 LRD
YEARLY LOW
1.8389 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5046 LRD

2020 KGS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 2.8407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 1.8389.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0018 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.7508 to the December average rate of 1.9319, the exchange rate registered a net change of -29.77% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8407 was down 6.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.0381, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 14,204 LRD
2019 Average 13,462 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 9,195 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,009.02 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.9034
1.8436
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.6744, compared to 2.3347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3396 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6744
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.3982 LRD (High: 2.2371 / Low: 1.8389). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0418 LRD (High: 2.8407 / Low: 2.7989).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.3982
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0418

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.4425 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4425

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 2.8151) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.3450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4701 (+20.04%).

2020 Avg (February) 2.8151
2019 Avg (February) 2.3450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.8025 2.6992 2.7508
February 2.8407 2.7989 2.8151
March 2.8346 2.4644 2.7151
April 2.6411 2.3329 2.4978
May 2.6995 2.5114 2.5962
June 2.7055 2.6416 2.6713
July 2.5997 2.5550 2.5757
August 2.5997 2.5518 2.5741
September 2.5557 2.5054 2.5256
October 2.5085 2.2523 2.4218
November 2.2371 1.8389 1.9793
December 2.0155 1.8602 1.9319