YEARLY HIGH
200.6552 LBP
YEARLY LOW
101.5863 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
183.5448 LBP

2020 SBD to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 200.6552. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 101.5863.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 99.0689 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 182.7401 to the December average rate of 188.3712, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 200.6552 was up 6.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 189.1958, 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 1,003,276 LBP
2019 Average 920,949 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 507,932 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 495,344.28 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

189.2806
178.3678
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to LBP 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 182.0541, compared to 185.0355 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.9814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 182.0541
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.0355

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 81.9860 LBP (High: 183.5723 / Low: 101.5863). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0495 LBP (High: 183.9043 / Low: 182.8549).

July Spread (Volatile) ±81.9860
February Spread (Stable) ±1.0495

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 2.8614 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.8614

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 182.1126) against the same month in 2019 (average: 183.5545), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4419 (-0.79%).

2020 Avg (June) 182.1126
2019 Avg (June) 183.5545

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 186.1515 181.4891 182.7401
February 183.9043 182.8549 183.2821
March 184.1222 110.0198 180.4207
April 183.6131 181.4240 182.0655
May 183.0448 180.4303 181.7034
June 200.6552 180.7033 182.1126
July 183.5723 101.5863 179.2772
August 184.3380 182.4473 183.2401
September 186.8495 182.8703 185.1778
October 187.4119 184.9868 186.4420
November 189.6054 186.6726 187.7047
December 189.9450 187.2713 188.3712