2020 JPY to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8376 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.6225 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7375 LKR

2020 JPY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the JPY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.8376. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.6225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2151 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6610 to the December average rate of 1.8040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.61% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.8376 was up 7.58% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7082, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 918,810 LKR

2019 Average 819,709 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 811,256 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 107,554.82 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.8192

1.6371

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JPY 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 1.7138, compared to 1.7611 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0473 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7611

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0918 LKR (High: 1.7662 / Low: 1.6744). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0294 LKR (High: 1.7674 / Low: 1.7379).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0918

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0294

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0287 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0287

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.8040) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6602), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1438 (+8.66%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.8040

2019 Avg (December) 1.6602

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6801	1.6445	1.6610
February	1.6826	1.6225	1.6523
March	1.7662	1.6744	1.7168
April	1.8017	1.7524	1.7771
May	1.7817	1.7227	1.7483
June	1.7546	1.6916	1.7274
July	1.7731	1.7274	1.7405
August	1.7684	1.7089	1.7451
September	1.7744	1.7357	1.7520
October	1.7674	1.7379	1.7525
November	1.7858	1.7513	1.7727
December	1.8376	1.7792	1.8040