YEARLY HIGH
0.6455 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.5549 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6027 LKR

2020 HUF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the HUF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 17, valuing the pair at 0.6455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.5549.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0906 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6031 to the December average rate of 0.6348, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6455 was down 1.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6566, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 HUF based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 645,536 LKR
2019 Average 615,117 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 554,921 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 90,614.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6400
0.5778
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HUF 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 0.5919, compared to 0.6136 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0216 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5919
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6136

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0632 LKR (High: 0.6181 / Low: 0.5549). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0177 LKR (High: 0.5970 / Low: 0.5793).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0632
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0177

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0224 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0224

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.6348) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0262 (+4.30%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.6348
2019 Avg (December) 0.6086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6180 0.5918 0.6031
February 0.5970 0.5793 0.5873
March 0.6181 0.5549 0.5920
April 0.5962 0.5623 0.5842
May 0.5966 0.5728 0.5830
June 0.6122 0.5876 0.6020
July 0.6386 0.5907 0.6068
August 0.6381 0.6174 0.6276
September 0.6225 0.5904 0.6052
October 0.6118 0.5850 0.5987
November 0.6179 0.5852 0.6084
December 0.6455 0.6238 0.6348