2020 BBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

96.7820 LKR

YEARLY LOW

90.4561 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

92.7155 LKR

2020 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 96.7820. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 90.4561.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.3260 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.7177 to the December average rate of 93.5858, 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 96.7820 was up 5.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 91.4875, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 483,910 LKR

2019 Average 446,644 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 452,280 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 31,629.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

96.3419

90.2065

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 92.7412, compared to 92.6898 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0513 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.7412

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 92.6898

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.8990 LKR (High: 94.7973 / Low: 90.8984). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2947 LKR (High: 90.9840 / Low: 90.6892).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.8990

February Spread (Stable) ±0.2947

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 2.0910 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 95.8306) against the same month in 2019 (average: 87.4119), the exchange rate shifted by +8.4187 (+9.63%).

2020 Avg (April) 95.8306

2019 Avg (April) 87.4119

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	91.1531	90.4561	90.7177
February	90.9840	90.6892	90.7922
March	94.7973	90.8984	92.3996
April	96.7820	94.6779	95.8306
May	95.2592	92.8109	93.7396
June	93.3618	92.5348	92.9674
July	93.1478	92.7810	92.9088
August	93.1574	91.4124	92.4872
September	92.9397	92.1121	92.5167
October	92.4295	92.1102	92.1975
November	92.9174	92.1354	92.4431
December	95.1281	92.6058	93.5858