YEARLY HIGH
0.0046 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0028 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 LKR

2020 IRR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the IRR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 7, dropping to 0.0028.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0044, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0046 was up 5.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0043, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 23 LKR
2019 Average 21 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 14 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8.95 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0046
0.0043
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IRR 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 0.0044, compared to 0.0044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0016 LKR (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0028). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 LKR (High: 0.0044 / Low: 0.0044).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0016
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0046) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0041), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+9.91%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0046
2019 Avg (April) 0.0041

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
February 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
March 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
April 0.0046 0.0045 0.0046
May 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
June 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
July 0.0044 0.0028 0.0044
August 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
September 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
October 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
November 0.0044 0.0044 0.0044
December 0.0045 0.0044 0.0044