2020 KGS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6231 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.1794 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.4157 LKR

2020 KGS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KGS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 2.6231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 2.1794.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4436 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6068 to the December average rate of 2.2420, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.6231 was down 1.50% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6631, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,115 LKR

2019 Average 12,914 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,897 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,218.24 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6473

2.1616

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.5179, compared to 2.3134 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2046 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.5179

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3134

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.3426 LKR (High: 2.5800 / Low: 2.2374). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 LKR (High: 2.6057 / Low: 2.5967).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.3426

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1191 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 2.6068) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6473), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0405 (-1.53%).

2020 Avg (January) 2.6068

2019 Avg (January) 2.6473

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6231	2.6011	2.6068
February	2.6057	2.5967	2.6006
March	2.6142	2.3364	2.5360
April	2.5800	2.2374	2.4169
May	2.5417	2.3641	2.4524
June	2.5285	2.4690	2.4950
July	2.4264	2.3819	2.4014
August	2.4223	2.3604	2.3889
September	2.3836	2.3306	2.3470
October	2.3306	2.2678	2.2987
November	2.2560	2.1794	2.2021
December	2.3404	2.1893	2.2420