2020 SGD to LRD Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 SGD to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the SGD to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 30, valuing the pair at 146.7492. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 19, dropping to 115.8820.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.8672 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 141.7277 to the December average rate of 121.0709, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 146.7492 was down 5.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 155.9079, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SGD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
SGD 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 140.7873, compared to 137.0156 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7716 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 17.9230 LRD (High: 133.8050 / Low: 115.8820). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6437 LRD (High: 140.6703 / Low: 139.0266).
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 19.5761 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 145.5635) against the same month in 2019 (average: 146.9801), the exchange rate shifted by -1.4166 (-0.96%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 143.8315 | 139.3250 | 141.7277 |
| February | 142.9123 | 140.4695 | 141.4927 |
| March | 143.5905 | 135.4839 | 139.6421 |
| April | 140.3697 | 137.6137 | 139.1456 |
| May | 140.6703 | 139.0266 | 139.8927 |
| June | 143.5456 | 141.0566 | 142.8230 |
| July | 145.2932 | 142.8468 | 143.6238 |
| August | 146.7492 | 144.7752 | 145.5635 |
| September | 146.5230 | 144.4856 | 145.7135 |
| October | 146.5555 | 133.9580 | 142.8491 |
| November | 133.8050 | 115.8820 | 123.2730 |
| December | 124.2425 | 117.9541 | 121.0709 |