YEARLY HIGH
0.1346 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0635 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0906 SCR

2020 LRD to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 0.1346. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 16, dropping to 0.0635.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0711 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0714 to the December average rate of 0.1314, the exchange rate registered a net change of 84.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.1346 was up 55.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0867, 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 673 SCR
2019 Average 371 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 317 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 355.68 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1377
0.0629
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD 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 0.0781, compared to 0.1031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0250 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0781
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0276 SCR (High: 0.1333 / Low: 0.1056). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 SCR (High: 0.0904 / Low: 0.0898).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0276
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.1314) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0726), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0588 (+80.96%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.1314
2019 Avg (December) 0.0726

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0733 0.0682 0.0714
February 0.0703 0.0672 0.0695
March 0.0715 0.0635 0.0691
April 0.0885 0.0695 0.0827
May 0.0912 0.0811 0.0877
June 0.0894 0.0843 0.0883
July 0.0900 0.0883 0.0886
August 0.0926 0.0893 0.0896
September 0.0904 0.0898 0.0902
October 0.1056 0.0904 0.0953
November 0.1333 0.1056 0.1233
December 0.1346 0.1291 0.1314