YEARLY HIGH
3.7372 SOS
YEARLY LOW
2.8940 SOS
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.0469 SOS

2020 LRD to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 3.7372. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 22, dropping to 2.8940.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8432 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0315 to the December average rate of 3.6030, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.7372 was up 0.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.7025, 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 18,686 SOS
2019 Average 15,728 SOS
Yearly Trough Low 14,470 SOS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,216.15 SOS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.6725
2.8381
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to SOS 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 2.9526, compared to 3.1413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.9526
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.5644 SOS (High: 3.7372 / Low: 3.1728). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0242 SOS (High: 2.9375 / Low: 2.9134).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.5644
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0242

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0674 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0674

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 3.5122) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.8875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6247 (+21.63%).

2020 Avg (November) 3.5122
2019 Avg (November) 2.8875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.0994 2.9764 3.0315
February 3.0051 2.9285 2.9641
March 2.9756 2.9186 2.9447
April 2.9646 2.9098 2.9312
May 2.9375 2.9134 2.9258
June 2.9341 2.9077 2.9182
July 2.9331 2.9026 2.9136
August 2.9331 2.8940 2.9076
September 2.9379 2.9015 2.9175
October 3.1913 2.9112 2.9939
November 3.7372 3.1728 3.5122
December 3.6899 3.5329 3.6030