YEARLY HIGH
0.3455 LRD
YEARLY LOW
0.2676 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3300 LRD

2020 SOS to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SOS to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 0.3455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 21, dropping to 0.2676.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0780 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3299 to the December average rate of 0.2776, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3455 was down 5.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3658, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,728 LRD
2019 Average 1,607 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,338 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 389.83 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3506
0.2710
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.3388, compared to 0.3213 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0175 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3388
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3213

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0476 LRD (High: 0.3152 / Low: 0.2676). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 LRD (High: 0.3432 / Low: 0.3404).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0476
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0485 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0485

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.3439) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3520), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0081 (-2.31%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.3439
2019 Avg (August) 0.3520

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3360 0.3226 0.3299
February 0.3415 0.3328 0.3374
March 0.3426 0.3361 0.3396
April 0.3437 0.3373 0.3412
May 0.3432 0.3404 0.3418
June 0.3439 0.3408 0.3427
July 0.3445 0.3409 0.3432
August 0.3455 0.3409 0.3439
September 0.3446 0.3404 0.3428
October 0.3435 0.3134 0.3343
November 0.3152 0.2676 0.2858
December 0.2830 0.2710 0.2776