YEARLY HIGH
92.6932 LKR
YEARLY LOW
78.9118 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
85.5788 LKR

2020 FJD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FJD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 92.6932. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 78.9118.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.7814 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 83.7629 to the December average rate of 91.0085, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.65% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 92.6932 was down 5.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 98.4862, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 463,466 LKR
2019 Average 414,575 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 394,559 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 68,907.10 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

91.9788
80.3357
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 83.4917, compared to 87.6659 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.1742 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.4917
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 87.6659

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 4.2219 LKR (High: 83.1337 / Low: 78.9118). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1350 LKR (High: 87.1942 / Low: 86.0592).

March Spread (Volatile) ±4.2219
October Spread (Stable) ±1.1350

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.3017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 91.0085) against the same month in 2019 (average: 83.6306), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3779 (+8.82%).

2020 Avg (December) 91.0085
2019 Avg (December) 83.6306

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 85.0071 82.8752 83.7629
February 83.0040 81.6518 82.4612
March 83.1337 78.9118 81.3060
April 86.2940 82.8638 84.3383
May 85.2431 82.7745 83.6972
June 86.2086 84.4494 85.3843
July 87.5494 85.8802 86.5406
August 88.3542 85.5221 86.9338
September 88.4761 85.9904 87.1250
October 87.1942 86.0592 86.4392
November 89.5525 86.0266 87.9482
December 92.6932 89.5470 91.0085