2020 SBD to LAK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |