2020 INR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.5807 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.4250 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.5019 LKR

2020 INR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the INR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 25, valuing the pair at 2.5807. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 2.4250.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1557 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5458 to the December average rate of 2.5410, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.19% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5807 was down 1.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6284, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 645,181 LKR

2019 Average 634,423 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 606,246 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,935.52 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5550

2.4449

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 2.5011, compared to 2.5027 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5011

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.5027

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.1044 LKR (High: 2.5478 / Low: 2.4434). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0248 LKR (High: 2.4921 / Low: 2.4674).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1044

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0571 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0571

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.5410) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0053 (-0.21%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.5410

2019 Avg (December) 2.5463

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.5668	2.5193	2.5458
February	2.5529	2.5198	2.5367
March	2.5198	2.4250	2.4796
April	2.5553	2.4752	2.5144
May	2.5124	2.4426	2.4762
June	2.4769	2.4365	2.4541
July	2.4921	2.4674	2.4807
August	2.5478	2.4434	2.4804
September	2.5445	2.4967	2.5165
October	2.5256	2.4700	2.5066
November	2.5170	2.4652	2.4909
December	2.5807	2.5155	2.5410