2020 BMD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

193.5641 LKR

YEARLY LOW

180.9121 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

185.4310 LKR

2020 BMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 193.5641. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 180.9121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6519 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 181.4355 to the December average rate of 187.1715, 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 193.5641 was up 5.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 182.9751, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 967,820 LKR

2019 Average 893,288 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 904,561 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,259.69 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

192.6838

180.4129

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 185.4824, compared to 185.3797 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1027 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 185.4824

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 185.3797

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 7.7979 LKR (High: 189.5946 / Low: 181.7967). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5894 LKR (High: 181.9679 / Low: 181.3785).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.7979

February Spread (Stable) ±0.5894

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 4.1820 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1820

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 191.6612) against the same month in 2019 (average: 174.8237), the exchange rate shifted by +16.8375 (+9.63%).

2020 Avg (April) 191.6612

2019 Avg (April) 174.8237

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	182.3061	180.9121	181.4355
February	181.9679	181.3785	181.5844
March	189.5946	181.7967	184.7992
April	193.5641	189.3557	191.6612
May	190.5183	185.6217	187.4792
June	186.7236	185.0696	185.9348
July	186.2957	185.5621	185.8177
August	186.3149	182.8248	184.9743
September	185.8794	184.2241	185.0335
October	184.8591	184.2203	184.3949
November	185.8349	184.2709	184.8862
December	190.2563	185.2116	187.1715