YEARLY HIGH
52.6963 LKR
YEARLY LOW
49.2563 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
50.4837 LKR

2020 AED to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AED to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 52.6963. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 49.2563.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4400 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.3952 to the December average rate of 50.9582, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 52.6963 was up 5.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 49.8138, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 263,482 LKR
2019 Average 243,198 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 246,281 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,200.17 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

52.4580
49.1168
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED to LKR 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 50.4974, compared to 50.4699 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.4974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.4699

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.1229 LKR (High: 51.6157 / Low: 49.4927). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1605 LKR (High: 49.5393 / Low: 49.3789).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1229
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1605

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.1383 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1383

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 52.1796) against the same month in 2019 (average: 47.5957), the exchange rate shifted by +4.5839 (+9.63%).

2020 Avg (April) 52.1796
2019 Avg (April) 47.5957

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.6314 49.2563 49.3952
February 49.5393 49.3789 49.4363
March 51.6157 49.4927 50.3116
April 52.6963 51.5534 52.1796
May 51.8692 50.5361 51.0413
June 50.8340 50.3837 50.6207
July 50.7200 50.5178 50.5890
August 50.7257 49.7726 50.3588
September 50.6042 50.1536 50.3756
October 50.3264 50.1558 50.2016
November 50.5921 50.1690 50.3361
December 51.7958 50.4250 50.9582