YEARLY HIGH
25.9307 STD
YEARLY LOW
13.1516 STD
YEARLY AVERAGE
14.2701 STD

2020 LBP to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 25.9307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 13.1516.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.7791 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.2460 to the December average rate of 13.6477, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.9307 was up 78.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 14.4975, 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 129,653 STD
2019 Average 70,555 STD
Yearly Trough Low 65,758 STD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,895.63 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.0462
13.5206
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP to STD 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 14.5551, compared to 13.9851 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5699 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.5551
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.9851

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 11.8133 STD (High: 25.9307 / Low: 14.1174). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0364 STD (High: 14.5938 / Low: 14.5574).

July Spread (Volatile) ±11.8133
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0364

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 14.7726) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.2708), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5018 (+3.52%).

2020 Avg (July) 14.7726
2019 Avg (July) 14.2708

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.2942 14.0061 14.2460
February 14.5834 14.2409 14.5034
March 24.3035 14.4975 14.9190
April 14.6363 14.5231 14.5721
May 14.5938 14.5574 14.5764
June 14.6109 13.1516 14.5134
July 25.9307 14.1174 14.7726
August 14.1201 13.8629 13.9564
September 13.9140 13.7487 13.8395
October 13.9217 13.7561 13.8629
November 13.9130 13.7620 13.8319
December 13.8197 13.4593 13.6477