2020 CRC to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3425 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.3006 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3175 LKR

2020 CRC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the CRC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 20, valuing the pair at 0.3425. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 11, dropping to 0.3006.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0419 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3192 to the December average rate of 0.3092, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.15% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3425 was up 5.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3243, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,712 LKR

2019 Average 1,523 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,503 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 209.69 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3394

0.3005

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.3251, compared to 0.3099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3251

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0149 LKR (High: 0.3425 / Low: 0.3275). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0028 LKR (High: 0.3066 / Low: 0.3038).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0149

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0028

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0070 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0070

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.3362) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2915), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0447 (+15.33%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.3362

2019 Avg (April) 0.2915

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3224	0.3164	0.3192
February	0.3210	0.3164	0.3190
March	0.3308	0.3175	0.3241
April	0.3425	0.3275	0.3362
May	0.3354	0.3261	0.3296
June	0.3267	0.3191	0.3226
July	0.3211	0.3180	0.3192
August	0.3180	0.3072	0.3122
September	0.3125	0.3064	0.3097
October	0.3066	0.3038	0.3056
November	0.3097	0.3006	0.3037
December	0.3139	0.3035	0.3092