YEARLY HIGH
1161.6782 LAK
YEARLY LOW
1041.2971 LAK
YEARLY AVERAGE
1101.3504 LAK

2020 SBD to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1161.6782. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 1041.2971.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 120.3811 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1072.6532 to the December average rate of 1154.8232, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1161.6782 was up 6.89% compared to the 2019 peak of 1086.7956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,808,391 LAK
2019 Average 5,307,570 LAK
Yearly Trough Low 5,206,485 LAK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 601,905.64 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1163.0402
1064.4363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LAK 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 1078.0028, compared to 1124.6980 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 46.6952 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1078.0028
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1124.6980

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 41.8135 LAK (High: 1083.1106 / Low: 1041.2971). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 6.7256 LAK (High: 1084.1196 / Low: 1077.3940).

March Spread (Volatile) ±41.8135
June Spread (Stable) ±6.7256

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3888 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3888

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1154.8232) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1071.2570), the exchange rate shifted by +83.5662 (+7.80%).

2020 Avg (December) 1154.8232
2019 Avg (December) 1071.2570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1088.2510 1066.4173 1072.6532
February 1082.3076 1074.5440 1078.0366
March 1083.1106 1041.2971 1076.6479
April 1083.2617 1069.2362 1078.3326
May 1089.1764 1074.3462 1080.6930
June 1084.1196 1077.3940 1081.6533
July 1100.1472 1079.5728 1087.8703
August 1106.0292 1096.0079 1101.4744
September 1132.8740 1100.7219 1116.8532
October 1149.9490 1127.9813 1138.0473
November 1160.7027 1142.3180 1149.1193
December 1161.6782 1147.5518 1154.8232