YEARLY HIGH
1.0644 KPW
YEARLY LOW
0.5380 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5968 KPW

2020 LBP to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 1.0644. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.5380.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5264 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5947 to the December average rate of 0.5941, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0644 was up 75.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6052, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,322 KPW
2019 Average 2,980 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 2,690 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,632.22 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6116
0.5911
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to KPW 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 0.5966, compared to 0.5969 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5969

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.4708 KPW (High: 1.0644 / Low: 0.5936). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 KPW (High: 0.5953 / Low: 0.5945).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.4708
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.6099) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5957), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0142 (+2.38%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.6099
2019 Avg (July) 0.5957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5967 0.5846 0.5947
February 0.5953 0.5945 0.5950
March 0.9919 0.5912 0.6075
April 0.5974 0.5905 0.5947
May 0.5956 0.5942 0.5949
June 0.5977 0.5380 0.5928
July 1.0644 0.5936 0.6099
August 0.5968 0.5935 0.5949
September 0.5955 0.5908 0.5941
October 0.5957 0.5918 0.5943
November 0.5967 0.5921 0.5941
December 0.5951 0.5918 0.5941