YEARLY HIGH
0.0143 SCR
YEARLY LOW
0.0083 SCR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0106 SCR

2021 LBP to SCR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2021

During 2021, the LBP to SCR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.0143. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 10, dropping to 0.0083.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0060 SCR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0140 to the December average rate of 0.0089, the exchange rate registered a net change of -36.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2021 high of 0.0143 was down 31.23% compared to the 2020 peak of 0.0208, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 72 SCR
2020 Average 57 SCR
Yearly Trough Low 42 SCR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 29.88 SCR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2021.

0.0145
0.0081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to SCR 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 0.0122, compared to 0.0090 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0090

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2021 was April, with a trading range of 0.0046 SCR (High: 0.0138 / Low: 0.0091). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SCR (High: 0.0142 / Low: 0.0138).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2021. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0030 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0030

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2021: 0.0140) against the same month in 2020 (average: 0.0090), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0050 (+55.06%).

2021 Avg (January) 0.0140
2020 Avg (January) 0.0090

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0143 0.0139 0.0140
February 0.0142 0.0138 0.0140
March 0.0141 0.0134 0.0139
April 0.0138 0.0091 0.0109
May 0.0109 0.0097 0.0104
June 0.0109 0.0096 0.0102
July 0.0107 0.0088 0.0097
August 0.0102 0.0084 0.0091
September 0.0092 0.0084 0.0086
October 0.0098 0.0084 0.0091
November 0.0099 0.0083 0.0089
December 0.0098 0.0083 0.0089