2020 EGP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.2909 LKR

YEARLY LOW

11.2784 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.7293 LKR

2020 EGP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EGP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 12.2909. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 7, dropping to 11.2784.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0124 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4128 to the December average rate of 11.9296, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.53% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.2909 was up 8.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.3190, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 61,454 LKR

2019 Average 53,193 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 56,392 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,062.16 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.2309

11.3384

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 11.7214, compared to 11.7373 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.7214

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.7373

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.5448 LKR (High: 12.2562 / Low: 11.7114). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0518 LKR (High: 11.7673 / Low: 11.7154).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.5448

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0518

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3943 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3943

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 12.1566) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.1336), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0229 (+19.96%).

2020 Avg (April) 12.1566

2019 Avg (April) 10.1336

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.5102	11.2784	11.4128
February	11.6808	11.4636	11.5792
March	12.0460	11.6006	11.7815
April	12.2909	11.9862	12.1566
May	12.2562	11.7114	11.8964
June	11.6728	11.4194	11.5021
July	11.6653	11.5252	11.6085
August	11.7537	11.4567	11.6074
September	11.7961	11.6615	11.7273
October	11.7673	11.7154	11.7383
November	11.8801	11.7196	11.8124
December	12.1812	11.7683	11.9296