2020 SBD to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SBD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SBD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 10, valuing the pair at 24.5043. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 19.2955.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.2089 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.1172 to the December average rate of 20.0546, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.5043 was down 5.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 26.0157, 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 LRD 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 23.7259, compared to 22.8289 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.8970 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 3.3833 LRD (High: 22.6787 / Low: 19.2955). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1267 LRD (High: 24.2314 / Low: 24.1047).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween April and September, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 3.3400 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 24.3396) against the same month in 2019 (average: 25.2777), the exchange rate shifted by -0.9381 (-3.71%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 23.6738 | 22.5918 | 23.1172 |
| February | 23.9992 | 23.5849 | 23.8157 |
| March | 23.9736 | 23.1259 | 23.8854 |
| April | 23.8821 | 23.7451 | 23.8295 |
| May | 24.0082 | 23.6762 | 23.8356 |
| June | 23.9233 | 23.7601 | 23.8719 |
| July | 24.1824 | 23.7977 | 23.9523 |
| August | 24.2314 | 24.1047 | 24.1420 |
| September | 24.5043 | 24.1121 | 24.3396 |
| October | 24.4638 | 22.6351 | 23.9124 |
| November | 22.6787 | 19.2955 | 20.5724 |
| December | 20.5239 | 19.5486 | 20.0546 |