YEARLY HIGH
0.0308 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.0222 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0284 LRD

2020 PYG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.0308. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 0.0222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0294 to the December average rate of 0.0232, the exchange rate registered a net change of -21.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0308 was down 8.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0338, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 154 LRD
2019 Average 149 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 111 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.43 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0312
0.0225
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0300, compared to 0.0268 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0300
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0268

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0039 LRD (High: 0.0260 / Low: 0.0222). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LRD (High: 0.0287 / Low: 0.0284).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0039
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0041 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0041

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0304) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0267), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0038 (+14.22%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0304
2019 Avg (April) 0.0267

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0299 0.0289 0.0294
February 0.0305 0.0299 0.0301
March 0.0305 0.0298 0.0301
April 0.0308 0.0301 0.0304
May 0.0305 0.0299 0.0302
June 0.0299 0.0293 0.0297
July 0.0293 0.0286 0.0289
August 0.0289 0.0285 0.0287
September 0.0287 0.0284 0.0285
October 0.0285 0.0260 0.0277
November 0.0260 0.0222 0.0236
December 0.0243 0.0224 0.0232