YEARLY HIGH
0.0476 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0444 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0454 LKR

2020 KHR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KHR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0476. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 12, dropping to 0.0444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0446 to the December average rate of 0.0463, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.66% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0476 was up 2.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0466, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 238 LKR
2019 Average 220 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 222 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.28 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0474
0.0442
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KHR 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 0.0455, compared to 0.0454 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0455
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0454

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0021 LKR (High: 0.0467 / Low: 0.0446). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 LKR (High: 0.0454 / Low: 0.0451).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0021
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0471) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0432), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+9.00%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0471
2019 Avg (April) 0.0432

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0448 0.0445 0.0446
February 0.0447 0.0444 0.0445
March 0.0467 0.0446 0.0455
April 0.0476 0.0466 0.0471
May 0.0465 0.0450 0.0456
June 0.0460 0.0449 0.0454
July 0.0454 0.0451 0.0453
August 0.0455 0.0445 0.0451
September 0.0453 0.0448 0.0451
October 0.0453 0.0449 0.0450
November 0.0459 0.0452 0.0455
December 0.0472 0.0457 0.0463