2020 DJF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0874 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.0164 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0416 LKR

2020 DJF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DJF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 1.0874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 1.0164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0711 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0192 to the December average rate of 1.0513, 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 1.0874 was down 11.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2304, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 5,437 LKR

2019 Average 5,021 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,082 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 355.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.0824

1.0134

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DJF 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 1.0419, compared to 1.0413 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0419

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0413

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0435 LKR (High: 1.0648 / Low: 1.0213). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 LKR (High: 1.0457 / Low: 1.0428).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0435

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

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 0.0235 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0235

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 1.0766) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9820), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0946 (+9.63%).

2020 Avg (April) 1.0766

2019 Avg (April) 0.9820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0242	1.0164	1.0192
February	1.0220	1.0187	1.0200
March	1.0648	1.0213	1.0381
April	1.0874	1.0638	1.0766
May	1.0700	1.0425	1.0531
June	1.0487	1.0397	1.0444
July	1.0457	1.0428	1.0438
August	1.0465	1.0273	1.0392
September	1.0445	1.0344	1.0393
October	1.0390	1.0323	1.0357
November	1.0437	1.0354	1.0385
December	1.0689	1.0406	1.0513