2020 ISK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.5060 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.2736 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3728 LKR

2020 ISK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ISK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.5060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 1.2736.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2324 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4695 to the December average rate of 1.4694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.5060 was down 4.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.5711, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,530 LKR

2019 Average 7,291 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,368 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,162.07 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.4856

1.2922

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ISK 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 1.3806, compared to 1.3650 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0157 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3806

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3650

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1170 LKR (High: 1.4355 / Low: 1.3185). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0341 LKR (High: 1.3387 / Low: 1.3046).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1170

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0341

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0624 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0624

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.4695) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.5200), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0505 (-3.32%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.4695

2019 Avg (January) 1.5200

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.5060	1.4562	1.4695
February	1.4750	1.4155	1.4354
March	1.4355	1.3185	1.3730
April	1.3560	1.3043	1.3272
May	1.3707	1.2736	1.3083
June	1.4118	1.3368	1.3702
July	1.3807	1.3184	1.3434
August	1.3754	1.3393	1.3533
September	1.3654	1.3114	1.3430
October	1.3387	1.3046	1.3264
November	1.3969	1.3042	1.3543
December	1.4880	1.4218	1.4694