YEARLY HIGH
15.7498 LRD
YEARLY LOW
7.4278 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
11.4706 LRD

2020 SCR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SCR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 16, valuing the pair at 15.7498. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 5, dropping to 7.4278.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.3220 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.0148 to the December average rate of 7.6088, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.7498 was down 3.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 16.3609, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 78,749 LRD
2019 Average 68,131 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 37,139 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,609.90 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.1618
6.9222
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 12.9691, compared to 9.9721 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9970 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9691
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.9721

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 3.1012 LRD (High: 14.3954 / Low: 11.2942). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0814 LRD (High: 11.1421 / Low: 11.0607).

April Spread (Volatile) ±3.1012
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0814

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 2.3510 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3510

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 14.4751) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.8411), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6340 (+22.24%).

2020 Avg (March) 14.4751
2019 Avg (March) 11.8411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.6617 13.6405 14.0148
February 14.8820 14.2330 14.3859
March 15.7498 13.9771 14.4751
April 14.3954 11.2942 12.1956
May 12.3372 10.9644 11.4135
June 11.8586 11.1873 11.3294
July 11.3268 11.1142 11.2869
August 11.1959 10.7981 11.1572
September 11.1421 11.0607 11.0915
October 11.0672 9.4696 10.5196
November 9.4669 7.5035 8.1686
December 7.7459 7.4278 7.6088