2020 AUD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 AUD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the AUD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 27, valuing the pair at 144.4789. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 107.0803.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 37.3986 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 124.5746 to the December average rate of 141.1198, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.28% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 144.4789 was up 9.95% compared to the 2019 peak of 131.4001, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
AUD 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 121.9233, compared to 134.1186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.1953 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 13.9788 LKR (High: 121.0591 / Low: 107.0803). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6318 LKR (High: 124.1363 / Low: 120.5045).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 6.1358 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 141.1198) against the same month in 2019 (average: 124.8433), the exchange rate shifted by +16.2765 (+13.04%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 127.9789 | 121.4494 | 124.5746 |
| February | 122.4620 | 118.3706 | 120.9821 |
| March | 121.0591 | 107.0803 | 114.8463 |
| April | 125.8949 | 114.1603 | 120.7847 |
| May | 124.1363 | 120.5045 | 122.1377 |
| June | 129.9873 | 126.1876 | 128.2145 |
| July | 133.6882 | 128.7448 | 130.5587 |
| August | 137.3175 | 130.6780 | 133.2626 |
| September | 137.1250 | 130.2122 | 133.7013 |
| October | 133.3994 | 129.5415 | 131.4535 |
| November | 137.1333 | 129.1499 | 134.6158 |
| December | 144.4789 | 137.3505 | 141.1198 |