2020 AWG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

107.5356 LKR

YEARLY LOW

100.5067 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

103.0160 LKR

2020 AWG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AWG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 107.5356. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 100.5067.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0289 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 100.7975 to the December average rate of 103.9842, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 107.5356 was up 5.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 101.6527, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 537,678 LKR

2019 Average 496,201 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 502,534 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,144.28 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

107.0471

100.2293

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 103.0447, compared to 102.9873 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0574 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 103.0447

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 102.9873

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.3322 LKR (High: 105.3303 / Low: 100.9982). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3275 LKR (High: 101.0933 / Low: 100.7658).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.3322

February Spread (Stable) ±0.3275

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 2.3261 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3261

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 106.4789) against the same month in 2019 (average: 97.1131), the exchange rate shifted by +9.3658 (+9.64%).

2020 Avg (April) 106.4789

2019 Avg (April) 97.1131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	101.2812	100.5067	100.7975
February	101.0933	100.7658	100.8781
March	105.3303	100.9982	102.6662
April	107.5356	105.1976	106.4789
May	105.8435	103.1232	104.1528
June	103.7353	102.8164	103.2947
July	103.4976	103.0900	103.2279
August	103.5083	101.5694	102.7617
September	103.2663	102.3467	102.7940
October	102.6995	102.3446	102.4416
November	103.2416	102.3727	102.7145
December	105.6979	102.8953	103.9842