YEARLY HIGH
0.0208 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0083 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0114 SCR

2020 LBP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.0208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0090 to the December average rate of 0.0140, the exchange rate registered a net change of 54.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0208 was up 123.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0093, 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 104 SCR
2019 Average 45 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 41 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.62 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0145
0.0085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to SCR 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 0.0102, compared to 0.0125 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0102
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0125

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0092 SCR (High: 0.0208 / Low: 0.0116). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SCR (High: 0.0119 / Low: 0.0118).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.0120) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0091), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+32.20%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.0120
2019 Avg (July) 0.0091

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0091 0.0085 0.0090
February 0.0091 0.0088 0.0090
March 0.0151 0.0083 0.0092
April 0.0116 0.0090 0.0108
May 0.0120 0.0106 0.0115
June 0.0117 0.0105 0.0116
July 0.0208 0.0116 0.0120
August 0.0122 0.0118 0.0118
September 0.0119 0.0118 0.0119
October 0.0128 0.0119 0.0122
November 0.0138 0.0128 0.0134
December 0.0140 0.0137 0.0140