2020 KMF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4713 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0091 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4285 LKR

2020 KMF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KMF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.4713. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 15, dropping to 0.0091.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4622 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4091 to the December average rate of 0.4481, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4713 was up 10.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4261, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,357 LKR

2019 Average 2,026 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 46 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,310.93 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4526

0.3980

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.4149, compared to 0.4421 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0272 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4149

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4421

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.4622 LKR (High: 0.4713 / Low: 0.0091). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0060 LKR (High: 0.4431 / Low: 0.4371).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.4622

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0060

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0074 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0074

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.4481) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4086), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0394 (+9.64%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.4481

2019 Avg (December) 0.4086

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4154	0.4054	0.4091
February	0.4076	0.3985	0.4026
March	0.4235	0.4048	0.4140
April	0.4268	0.4183	0.4228
May	0.4225	0.4080	0.4154
June	0.4287	0.4205	0.4253
July	0.4441	0.4242	0.4319
August	0.4512	0.4381	0.4449
September	0.4501	0.4372	0.4427
October	0.4431	0.4371	0.4404
November	0.4508	0.4360	0.4444
December	0.4713	0.0091	0.4481