2020 LRD to CDF Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 LRD to CDF Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the LRD to CDF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 12.6086. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 8.5446.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.0640 CDF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.8106 to the December average rate of 12.1210, the exchange rate registered a net change of 37.57% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.6086 was up 21.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.4074, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
LRD to CDF Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.8521, compared to 10.5875 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.7354 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 3.1230 CDF (High: 12.4881 / Low: 9.3651). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0827 CDF (High: 9.8995 / Low: 9.8168).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 10 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.2103 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 11.8837) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.2926), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5911 (+43.31%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9.0040 | 8.6362 | 8.8106 |
| February | 8.6732 | 8.5446 | 8.6003 |
| March | 8.6809 | 8.5793 | 8.6194 |
| April | 8.7329 | 8.6104 | 8.6744 |
| May | 9.2105 | 8.7110 | 9.0023 |
| June | 9.6497 | 9.1847 | 9.4056 |
| July | 9.8726 | 9.5862 | 9.7631 |
| August | 9.9787 | 9.7904 | 9.8511 |
| September | 9.8995 | 9.8168 | 9.8580 |
| October | 10.7377 | 9.1968 | 10.0482 |
| November | 12.6086 | 10.7244 | 11.8837 |
| December | 12.4881 | 9.3651 | 12.1210 |