YEARLY HIGH
512.6547 LKR
YEARLY LOW
480.6728 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
491.6221 LKR

2020 BHD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BHD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 512.6547. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 16, dropping to 480.6728.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.9819 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 481.2173 to the December average rate of 496.4167, 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 512.6547 was up 5.56% compared to the 2019 peak of 485.6721, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,563,273 LKR
2019 Average 2,369,693 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,403,364 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 159,909.27 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

510.2464
478.5783
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BHD 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 491.5930, compared to 491.6513 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 491.5930
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 491.6513

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 18.6108 LKR (High: 501.0694 / Low: 482.4585). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1209 LKR (High: 481.7937 / Low: 480.6728).

March Spread (Volatile) ±18.6108
January Spread (Stable) ±1.1209

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 11.1731 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -11.1731

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 507.6074) against the same month in 2019 (average: 463.7531), the exchange rate shifted by +43.8542 (+9.46%).

2020 Avg (April) 507.6074
2019 Avg (April) 463.7531

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 481.7937 480.6728 481.2173
February 482.7794 481.1037 481.7123
March 501.0694 482.4585 489.8958
April 512.6547 502.7762 507.6074
May 503.8834 491.8890 496.4343
June 494.6394 490.1376 492.6911
July 493.4979 492.0896 492.7632
August 494.2865 484.9311 490.6272
September 493.1194 488.5921 490.7438
October 490.1955 488.4635 489.0167
November 492.8693 488.6202 490.3401
December 504.6224 491.3034 496.4167