YEARLY HIGH
257.7894 LKR
YEARLY LOW
214.1836 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
237.9943 LKR

2020 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 257.7894. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 214.1836.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 43.6058 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 237.2429 to the December average rate of 251.7179, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 257.7894 was up 5.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 243.7209, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,288,947 LKR
2019 Average 1,140,939 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,070,918 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 218,029.05 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

254.0267
226.3202
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 233.7467, compared to 242.2418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.4951 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 233.7467
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 242.2418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 24.2048 LKR (High: 238.3885 / Low: 214.1836). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.0855 LKR (High: 241.8884 / Low: 237.8029).

March Spread (Volatile) ±24.2048
October Spread (Stable) ±4.0855

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 7.3454 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -7.3454

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 251.7179) against the same month in 2019 (average: 237.6207), the exchange rate shifted by +14.0971 (+5.93%).

2020 Avg (December) 251.7179
2019 Avg (December) 237.6207

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 241.5921 235.7234 237.2429
February 239.5713 233.1790 235.4817
March 238.3885 214.1836 228.6291
April 241.3752 232.7562 237.8926
May 238.1860 226.2000 230.5473
June 235.8580 229.3919 232.6867
July 243.4503 231.8310 235.3868
August 248.8319 238.6734 243.0405
September 249.0763 235.2039 239.6332
October 241.8884 237.8029 239.3085
November 248.5530 238.2203 244.3642
December 257.7894 246.9141 251.7179