2020 SDG to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SDG to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SDG to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 28, valuing the pair at 4.3120. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 22, dropping to 2.8184.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4936 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.2259 to the December average rate of 2.9177, the exchange rate registered a net change of -30.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.3120 was down 8.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.6918, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SDG based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
SDG 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 3.7287, compared to 3.3734 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3553 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.4908 LRD (High: 3.3092 / Low: 2.8184). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0033 LRD (High: 3.6044 / Low: 3.6012).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and August, 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 0.5112 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.2259) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.3447), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8812 (+26.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 4.3120 | 3.9837 | 4.2259 |
| February | 3.9837 | 3.6138 | 3.7969 |
| March | 3.6138 | 3.5626 | 3.5792 |
| April | 3.5851 | 3.5789 | 3.5821 |
| May | 3.5922 | 3.5827 | 3.5876 |
| June | 3.6063 | 3.5922 | 3.6007 |
| July | 3.6072 | 3.5991 | 3.6033 |
| August | 3.6044 | 3.6012 | 3.6037 |
| September | 3.6081 | 3.5947 | 3.5998 |
| October | 3.5981 | 3.3107 | 3.5137 |
| November | 3.3092 | 2.8184 | 3.0025 |
| December | 2.9739 | 2.8526 | 2.9177 |