YEARLY HIGH
0.0525 SBD
YEARLY LOW
0.0384 SBD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0445 SBD

2019 LRD to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 3, dropping to 0.0384.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0141 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0510 to the December average rate of 0.0439, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.82% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0525 was down 17.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0637, 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 263 SBD
2018 Average 275 SBD
Yearly Trough Low 192 SBD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 70.33 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0521
0.0380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to SBD 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 0.0481, compared to 0.0409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0481
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0055 SBD (High: 0.0482 / Low: 0.0427). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SBD (High: 0.0399 / Low: 0.0392).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0510) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0612), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0103 (-16.79%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0510
2018 Avg (January) 0.0612

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0525 0.0498 0.0510
February 0.0509 0.0497 0.0504
March 0.0506 0.0494 0.0501
April 0.0501 0.0480 0.0492
May 0.0482 0.0427 0.0456
June 0.0430 0.0420 0.0424
July 0.0419 0.0403 0.0412
August 0.0405 0.0392 0.0402
September 0.0399 0.0392 0.0396
October 0.0397 0.0389 0.0392
November 0.0430 0.0384 0.0412
December 0.0443 0.0430 0.0439