YEARLY HIGH
24.9694 LKR
YEARLY LOW
23.2906 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
23.9069 LKR

2020 HKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 24.9694. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 23.2906.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6788 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.3406 to the December average rate of 24.1441, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 24.9694 was up 6.92% compared to the 2019 peak of 23.3530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 624,235 LKR
2019 Average 570,058 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 582,266 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,969.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.8640
23.2021
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 23.8980, compared to 23.9159 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0179 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.8980
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.9159

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.1221 LKR (High: 24.4575 / Low: 23.3354). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0825 LKR (High: 23.8520 / Low: 23.7695).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.1221
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0825

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 0.5474 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 24.7255) against the same month in 2019 (average: 22.2847), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4408 (+10.95%).

2020 Avg (April) 24.7255
2019 Avg (April) 22.2847

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.3946 23.2906 23.3406
February 23.4098 23.2997 23.3546
March 24.4575 23.3354 23.7989
April 24.9694 24.4246 24.7255
May 24.5426 23.9285 24.1781
June 24.0920 23.8746 23.9900
July 24.0360 23.9369 23.9723
August 24.0397 23.5891 23.8660
September 23.9821 23.7695 23.8745
October 23.8520 23.7695 23.7901
November 23.9743 23.7627 23.8481
December 24.5405 23.8876 24.1441