2020 BOB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

28.0677 LKR

YEARLY LOW

26.1842 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.8647 LKR

2020 BOB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BOB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 28.0677. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 20, dropping to 26.1842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.8836 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.2373 to the December average rate of 27.1501, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.48% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 28.0677 was up 6.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 26.4695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 140,339 LKR

2019 Average 129,258 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 130,921 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,417.80 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

27.9540

26.0812

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 26.8703, compared to 26.8590 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0113 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 26.8703

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 26.8590

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1355 LKR (High: 27.4477 / Low: 26.3122). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0858 LKR (High: 26.3187 / Low: 26.2329).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1355

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0858

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 0.6170 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6170

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 27.7979) against the same month in 2019 (average: 25.2770), the exchange rate shifted by +2.5209 (+9.97%).

2020 Avg (April) 27.7979

2019 Avg (April) 25.2770

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.2782	26.1842	26.2373
February	26.3187	26.2329	26.2604
March	27.4477	26.3122	26.8308
April	28.0677	27.4817	27.7979
May	27.6294	26.8927	27.1809
June	27.0242	26.7609	26.9145
July	26.9661	26.8597	26.9046
August	27.0000	26.4843	26.7930
September	26.9313	26.6691	26.7968
October	26.7921	26.6509	26.7046
November	26.9469	26.6653	26.8049
December	27.6722	26.9063	27.1501