YEARLY HIGH
0.4024 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.3542 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3839 LKR

2020 AMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 0.4024. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3542.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0482 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3789 to the December average rate of 0.3847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4024 was up 5.15% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3827, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,012 LKR
2019 Average 1,860 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,771 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 241.07 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3925
0.3774
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AMD 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 0.3835, compared to 0.3843 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3835
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3843

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0408 LKR (High: 0.3950 / Low: 0.3542). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LKR (High: 0.3803 / Low: 0.3790).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0408
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0038 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3912) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3608), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0304 (+8.42%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3912
2019 Avg (April) 0.3608

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3795 0.3776 0.3789
February 0.3803 0.3790 0.3795
March 0.3805 0.3761 0.3787
April 0.4024 0.3775 0.3912
May 0.3973 0.3840 0.3874
June 0.3877 0.3832 0.3854
July 0.3868 0.3853 0.3858
August 0.3869 0.3796 0.3841
September 0.3859 0.3825 0.3842
October 0.3838 0.3825 0.3829
November 0.3859 0.3826 0.3839
December 0.3950 0.3542 0.3847