2020 ARS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.0421 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.2029 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6542 LKR

2020 ARS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ARS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 3.0421. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 2.2029.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8392 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.0279 to the December average rate of 2.2670, the exchange rate registered a net change of -25.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.0421 was down 38.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 4.9322, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 15,211 LKR

2019 Average 19,077 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 11,015 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,195.84 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.1039

2.1909

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 2.8827, compared to 2.4257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4569 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.8827

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.1697 LKR (High: 2.8900 / Low: 2.7204). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0317 LKR (High: 3.0421 / Low: 3.0104).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1697

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0317

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1480 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1480

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 3.0279) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.8681), the exchange rate shifted by -1.8403 (-37.80%).

2020 Avg (January) 3.0279

2019 Avg (January) 4.8681

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.0421	3.0104	3.0279
February	3.0104	2.9275	2.9639
March	2.9478	2.8944	2.9284
April	2.9766	2.8708	2.9243
May	2.8900	2.7204	2.7763
June	2.7124	2.6455	2.6753
July	2.6421	2.5655	2.6047
August	2.5659	2.5027	2.5264
September	2.5034	2.4285	2.4626
October	2.4264	2.3528	2.3786
November	2.3513	2.2855	2.3152
December	2.2914	2.2029	2.2670