YEARLY HIGH
231.9947 LKR
YEARLY LOW
195.9862 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
211.7085 LKR

2020 EUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the EUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 231.9947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 195.9862.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 36.0084 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 201.4606 to the December average rate of 227.8444, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 231.9947 was up 9.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 210.9365, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,159,973 LKR
2019 Average 1,000,318 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 979,931 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 180,042.21 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

230.8052
195.2763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 204.4624, compared to 218.9546 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 14.4922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 204.4624
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.9546

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 11.6792 LKR (High: 210.2777 / Low: 198.5985). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.4154 LKR (High: 218.5886 / Low: 215.1732).

March Spread (Volatile) ±11.6792
October Spread (Stable) ±3.4154

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 3.3711 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3711

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 227.8444) against the same month in 2019 (average: 201.3752), the exchange rate shifted by +26.4692 (+13.14%).

2020 Avg (December) 227.8444
2019 Avg (December) 201.3752

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 204.5286 199.8746 201.4606
February 201.2841 195.9862 198.2370
March 210.2777 198.5985 204.6288
April 210.5683 205.8453 208.2828
May 211.3704 202.1212 204.9117
June 211.2339 206.9433 209.2534
July 220.3718 208.9856 212.9382
August 222.0352 215.7818 218.8317
September 221.6177 215.5322 218.0918
October 218.5886 215.1732 216.9897
November 221.8394 214.5534 219.0318
December 231.9947 224.3666 227.8444