YEARLY HIGH
113.6940 LKR
YEARLY LOW
106.2626 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
108.9169 LKR

2020 AZN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the AZN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 113.6940. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 106.2626.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4314 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.5700 to the December average rate of 109.9392, 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 113.6940 was up 5.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 107.4743, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 568,470 LKR
2019 Average 524,692 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 531,313 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,156.94 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

113.1769
105.9694
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 108.9471, compared to 108.8867 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 108.9471
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 108.8867

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.5803 LKR (High: 111.3625 / Low: 106.7822). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3462 LKR (High: 106.8828 / Low: 106.5366).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.5803
February Spread (Stable) ±0.3462

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 2.4564 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 112.5763) against the same month in 2019 (average: 102.6865), the exchange rate shifted by +9.8899 (+9.63%).

2020 Avg (April) 112.5763
2019 Avg (April) 102.6865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.0814 106.2626 106.5700
February 106.8828 106.5366 106.6575
March 111.3625 106.7822 108.5458
April 113.6940 111.2222 112.5763
May 111.9050 109.0289 110.1200
June 109.6761 108.7046 109.2128
July 109.4248 108.9939 109.1440
August 109.4360 107.3861 108.6487
September 109.1803 108.2080 108.6834
October 108.5810 108.2058 108.3083
November 109.1541 108.2355 108.5969
December 111.7511 108.7880 109.9392