YEARLY HIGH
0.6678 JPY
YEARLY LOW
0.5206 JPY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5595 JPY

2020 LRD to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 0.6678. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 9, dropping to 0.5206.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1472 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5706 to the December average rate of 0.6435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 12.76% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6678 was down 4.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6972, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,339 JPY
2019 Average 2,960 JPY
Yearly Trough Low 2,603 JPY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 735.96 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6548
0.5191
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to JPY 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 0.5500, compared to 0.5690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0190 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5500
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5690

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0964 JPY (High: 0.6678 / Low: 0.5714). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0081 JPY (High: 0.5335 / Low: 0.5254).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0964
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0081

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.6303) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5427), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0877 (+16.16%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.6303
2019 Avg (November) 0.5427

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5796 0.5559 0.5706
February 0.5687 0.5468 0.5592
March 0.5622 0.5206 0.5445
April 0.5512 0.5382 0.5445
May 0.5435 0.5352 0.5404
June 0.5515 0.5344 0.5408
July 0.5397 0.5254 0.5357
August 0.5367 0.5280 0.5318
September 0.5335 0.5254 0.5304
October 0.5719 0.5303 0.5420
November 0.6678 0.5714 0.6303
December 0.6612 0.6286 0.6435