2020 ALL to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 ALL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the ALL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 19, valuing the pair at 2.1288. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 10, dropping to 1.4640.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6648 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6506 to the December average rate of 1.8443, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.73% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.1288 was up 25.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.6973, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ALL based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
ALL to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.6520, compared to 1.7690 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1171 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.4469 LKR (High: 2.1288 / Low: 1.6819). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0291 LKR (High: 1.7608 / Low: 1.7317).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and August, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0284 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 1.7281) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6179), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1101 (+6.81%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1.6720 | 1.6307 | 1.6506 |
| February | 1.6486 | 1.6038 | 1.6223 |
| March | 1.6903 | 1.5945 | 1.6480 |
| April | 1.7037 | 1.6192 | 1.6605 |
| May | 1.6971 | 1.4640 | 1.6465 |
| June | 1.6962 | 1.6647 | 1.6838 |
| July | 2.1288 | 1.6819 | 1.7281 |
| August | 1.7879 | 1.7398 | 1.7646 |
| September | 1.7944 | 1.7417 | 1.7589 |
| October | 1.7608 | 1.7317 | 1.7496 |
| November | 1.7923 | 1.7342 | 1.7689 |
| December | 1.8849 | 1.7985 | 1.8443 |