YEARLY HIGH
3.5873 LKR
YEARLY LOW
3.1258 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.2860 LKR

2020 DOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the DOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 3.5873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 3.1258.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4615 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.4118 to the December average rate of 3.2178, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.5873 was down 1.36% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.6367, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 17,937 LKR
2019 Average 17,400 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 15,629 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,307.58 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.5739
3.1179
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

DOP 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 3.3957, compared to 3.1763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2193 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.3957
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3800 LKR (High: 3.5074 / Low: 3.1274). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0182 LKR (High: 3.1656 / Low: 3.1474).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3800
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0182

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.1865 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1865

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 3.5359) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.4494), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0865 (+2.51%).

2020 Avg (April) 3.5359
2019 Avg (April) 3.4494

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.4431 3.3938 3.4118
February 3.4260 3.3921 3.4003
March 3.5074 3.1274 3.4261
April 3.5873 3.4906 3.5359
May 3.4831 3.2928 3.3933
June 3.3068 3.1788 3.2068
July 3.1950 3.1694 3.1813
August 3.1895 3.1258 3.1637
September 3.1837 3.1522 3.1659
October 3.1656 3.1474 3.1559
November 3.2800 3.1527 3.1734
December 3.2752 3.1836 3.2178