2020 BND to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 BND to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the BND to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 24, valuing the pair at 142.8819. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 127.7390.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.1429 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.3110 to the December average rate of 140.4778, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.59% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 142.8819 was up 5.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 135.0535, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
BND to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 132.6474, compared to 136.2865 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.6391 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.0101 LKR (High: 132.7491 / Low: 127.7390). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1493 LKR (High: 136.0510 / Low: 134.9017).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 3.5920 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 140.4778) against the same month in 2019 (average: 133.5950), the exchange rate shifted by +6.8828 (+5.15%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 134.8197 | 132.8761 | 134.3110 |
| February | 132.8761 | 129.6390 | 130.7190 |
| March | 132.7491 | 127.7390 | 130.5290 |
| April | 136.1015 | 132.2271 | 134.5695 |
| May | 135.1551 | 130.2817 | 132.3022 |
| June | 134.3711 | 131.9647 | 133.4536 |
| July | 135.3168 | 133.1738 | 133.8270 |
| August | 136.9559 | 133.1922 | 135.0628 |
| September | 136.9749 | 134.4792 | 135.5049 |
| October | 136.0510 | 134.9017 | 135.6414 |
| November | 138.9645 | 135.0945 | 137.2051 |
| December | 142.8819 | 138.6052 | 140.4778 |