2020 ILS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

59.1602 LKR

YEARLY LOW

48.1113 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.9465 LKR

2020 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 59.1602. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 17, dropping to 48.1113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.0489 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.4389 to the December average rate of 57.6777, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.99% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 59.1602 was up 12.66% compared to the 2019 peak of 52.5103, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 295,801 LKR

2019 Average 250,812 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 240,557 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 55,244.36 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

58.2941

50.8979

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 52.9451, compared to 54.9480 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0029 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.9451

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 54.9480

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.4733 LKR (High: 53.5847 / Low: 48.1113). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5637 LKR (High: 52.7781 / Low: 52.2145).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4733

January Spread (Stable) ±0.5637

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 1.3671 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.3671

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 57.6777) against the same month in 2019 (average: 52.1602), the exchange rate shifted by +5.5175 (+10.58%).

2020 Avg (December) 57.6777

2019 Avg (December) 52.1602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.7781	52.2145	52.4389
February	53.2689	52.0810	52.8813
March	53.5847	48.1113	51.5142
April	55.1603	52.1875	53.7185
May	54.3019	52.5684	53.2991
June	54.5064	53.2247	53.8185
July	54.6386	53.7346	54.1459
August	55.4261	53.6755	54.4340
September	55.4027	53.2370	54.0491
October	54.7445	53.8127	54.3354
November	56.2256	54.0714	55.0458
December	59.1602	56.4949	57.6777