YEARLY HIGH
13.4985 LRD
YEARLY LOW
10.1184 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.6735 LRD

2020 NAD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the NAD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 26, valuing the pair at 13.4985. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 10.1184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.3801 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3360 to the December average rate of 10.8461, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.4985 was down 7.23% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.5505, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 67,493 LRD
2019 Average 64,321 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 50,592 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,900.45 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

13.6021
10.4086
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NAD to LRD 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 11.9366, compared to 11.4105 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.9366
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4105

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8591 LRD (High: 12.8898 / Low: 11.0306). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3622 LRD (High: 13.4985 / Low: 13.1363).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8591
January Spread (Stable) ±0.3622

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2434 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2434

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 13.3360) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.4631), the exchange rate shifted by +1.8729 (+16.34%).

2020 Avg (January) 13.3360
2019 Avg (January) 11.4631

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 13.4985 13.1363 13.3360
February 13.2636 12.8360 13.1287
March 12.8898 11.0306 11.9232
April 11.0553 10.3719 10.6798
May 11.4204 10.6026 10.9204
June 11.9876 11.3644 11.6315
July 12.1112 11.6764 11.9032
August 12.0335 11.2705 11.4942
September 12.2535 11.4870 11.8547
October 11.9804 10.9666 11.6901
November 11.2866 10.1184 10.6747
December 11.1799 10.2735 10.8461