2020 GYD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9261 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.8650 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8870 LKR

2020 GYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.9261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.8650.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0611 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8687 to the December average rate of 0.8943, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.95% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9261 was up 5.76% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.8756, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,630 LKR

2019 Average 4,276 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,325 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 305.44 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9216

0.8639

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.8875, compared to 0.8864 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0012 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8875

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8864

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0376 LKR (High: 0.9058 / Low: 0.8682). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 LKR (High: 0.8843 / Low: 0.8804).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0376

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.0203 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.9168) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8346), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0823 (+9.86%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.9168

2019 Avg (April) 0.8346

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8730	0.8650	0.8687
February	0.8731	0.8665	0.8695
March	0.9058	0.8682	0.8846
April	0.9261	0.9070	0.9168
May	0.9108	0.8875	0.8965
June	0.8939	0.8823	0.8891
July	0.8905	0.8864	0.8886
August	0.8910	0.8738	0.8847
September	0.8909	0.8802	0.8850
October	0.8843	0.8804	0.8816
November	0.8874	0.8808	0.8840
December	0.9093	0.8835	0.8943