YEARLY HIGH
283.3132 LRD
YEARLY LOW
222.0312 LRD
YEARLY AVERAGE
266.8402 LRD

2020 XDR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 283.3132. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 222.0312.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 61.2820 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 264.2074 to the December average rate of 231.9934, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 283.3132 was down 2.99% compared to the 2019 peak of 292.0409, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,416,566 LRD
2019 Average 1,288,674 LRD
Yearly Trough Low 1,110,156 LRD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 306,409.91 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

286.2972
227.0566
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 270.0332, compared to 263.6472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.3860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 270.0332
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 263.6472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 36.3595 LRD (High: 258.3906 / Low: 222.0312). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.2564 LRD (High: 271.8991 / Low: 269.6427).

November Spread (Volatile) ±36.3595
May Spread (Stable) ±2.2564

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 38.4073 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -38.4073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 281.2071) against the same month in 2019 (average: 285.0547), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8476 (-1.35%).

2020 Avg (September) 281.2071
2019 Avg (September) 285.0547

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 268.5579 259.6974 264.2074
February 271.5290 268.2501 269.1621
March 276.5239 266.0540 271.3400
April 271.4377 268.9472 270.1460
May 271.8991 269.6427 270.6979
June 276.0684 272.5183 274.6458
July 280.9326 274.0801 276.9271
August 282.8492 280.3265 281.3605
September 283.3132 279.3006 281.2071
October 280.5945 258.3906 274.4013
November 258.3906 222.0312 235.9940
December 236.8689 225.4847 231.9934