YEARLY HIGH
273.0100 LKR
YEARLY LOW
255.1652 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
261.5406 LKR

2020 JOD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JOD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 273.0100. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 255.1652.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8448 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 255.9092 to the December average rate of 264.0189, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.17% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 273.0100 was up 5.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 257.8555, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,365,050 LKR
2019 Average 1,259,913 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,275,826 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,223.83 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

271.7539
254.4687
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 261.6096, compared to 261.4716 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 261.6096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 261.4716

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 10.9985 LKR (High: 267.4113 / Low: 256.4128). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8314 LKR (High: 256.6543 / Low: 255.8230).

March Spread (Volatile) ±10.9985
February Spread (Stable) ±0.8314

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 5.8965 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.8965

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 270.3135) against the same month in 2019 (average: 246.6097), the exchange rate shifted by +23.7037 (+9.61%).

2020 Avg (April) 270.3135
2019 Avg (April) 246.6097

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 257.1314 255.1652 255.9092
February 256.6543 255.8230 256.1334
March 267.4113 256.4128 260.6499
April 273.0100 267.0744 270.3135
May 268.7141 261.8078 264.4170
June 263.3619 261.0290 262.2346
July 262.7584 261.7236 262.0842
August 262.7854 257.8629 260.8947
September 262.1712 259.8366 260.9781
October 260.7321 259.8312 260.0775
November 262.1084 259.9025 260.7765
December 268.3445 261.2293 264.0189