YEARLY HIGH
0.0137 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0109 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0128 LKR

2020 IDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 27, valuing the pair at 0.0137. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0028 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0132 to the December average rate of 0.0133, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0137 was up 5.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0131, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 137,375 LKR
2019 Average 126,400 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 109,370 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,005.02 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0134
0.0121
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0021 LKR (High: 0.0130 / Low: 0.0109). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0124).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0132) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0129), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+2.90%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0132
2019 Avg (January) 0.0129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0137 0.0130 0.0132
February 0.0133 0.0130 0.0132
March 0.0130 0.0109 0.0122
April 0.0127 0.0114 0.0122
May 0.0130 0.0122 0.0126
June 0.0133 0.0127 0.0131
July 0.0131 0.0126 0.0128
August 0.0128 0.0123 0.0126
September 0.0127 0.0123 0.0125
October 0.0127 0.0124 0.0125
November 0.0132 0.0126 0.0130
December 0.0135 0.0131 0.0133