2020 AFN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5524 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.3238 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4132 LKR

2020 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 2.5524. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 18, dropping to 2.3238.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2286 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3500 to the December average rate of 2.4286, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5524 was up 5.20% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.4263, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,762 LKR

2019 Average 11,475 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 11,619 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,143.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5330

2.3334

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 2.4183, compared to 2.4082 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0101 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4183

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4082

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0837 LKR (High: 2.4720 / Low: 2.3883). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0128 LKR (High: 2.4086 / Low: 2.3958).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0837

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0128

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 0.0649 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0649

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 2.5163) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.2626), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2537 (+11.21%).

2020 Avg (April) 2.5163

2019 Avg (April) 2.2626

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.3758	2.3238	2.3500
February	2.3977	2.3303	2.3606
March	2.4720	2.3883	2.4248
April	2.5524	2.4732	2.5163
May	2.4953	2.4214	2.4514
June	2.4251	2.3856	2.4064
July	2.4209	2.4058	2.4110
August	2.4209	2.3665	2.4000
September	2.4205	2.3988	2.4083
October	2.4086	2.3958	2.3992
November	2.4148	2.3947	2.4019
December	2.4661	2.3960	2.4286