2020 KWD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

622.9843 LKR

YEARLY LOW

592.5989 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

604.4535 LKR

2020 KWD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KWD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 622.9843. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 25, dropping to 592.5989.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.3853 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 597.8230 to the December average rate of 613.9294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 622.9843 was up 3.28% compared to the 2019 peak of 603.1795, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,114,921 LKR

2019 Average 2,939,815 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 2,962,995 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 151,926.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

617.9120

593.1197

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KWD 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 602.8626, compared to 606.0444 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1818 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 602.8626

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 606.0444

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 15.8167 LKR (High: 621.4593 / Low: 605.6426). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.3818 LKR (High: 603.8609 / Low: 601.4792).

April Spread (Volatile) ±15.8167

October Spread (Stable) ±2.3818

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 9.0819 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -9.0819

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 613.9294) against the same month in 2019 (average: 596.9483), the exchange rate shifted by +16.9811 (+2.84%).

2020 Avg (December) 613.9294

2019 Avg (December) 596.9483

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	600.1216	596.7566	597.8230
February	597.1188	592.6423	595.1857
March	605.7375	592.5989	597.6212
April	621.4593	605.6426	615.8459
May	615.8665	600.8070	606.7641
June	607.1416	600.7777	603.9357
July	608.1756	603.4815	604.8174
August	610.0084	597.6797	605.0448
September	608.8996	602.1381	604.7994
October	603.8609	601.4792	602.7546
November	608.4987	601.6478	604.9209
December	622.9843	608.5042	613.9294