YEARLY HIGH
0.4831 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.4077 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4488 LKR

2020 KZT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the KZT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.4831. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 19, dropping to 0.4077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0753 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4784 to the December average rate of 0.4447, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4831 was down 0.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4866, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,415 LKR
2019 Average 2,332 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,039 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 376.67 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4856
0.4240
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.4590, compared to 0.4385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4590
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0728 LKR (High: 0.4806 / Low: 0.4077). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 LKR (High: 0.4311 / Low: 0.4256).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0728
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0372 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0372

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.4805) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4731), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0074 (+1.56%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.4805
2019 Avg (February) 0.4731

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4816 0.4737 0.4784
February 0.4831 0.4764 0.4805
March 0.4806 0.4077 0.4433
April 0.4500 0.4214 0.4425
May 0.4520 0.4420 0.4477
June 0.4659 0.4562 0.4618
July 0.4578 0.4400 0.4501
August 0.4441 0.4362 0.4405
September 0.4444 0.4272 0.4354
October 0.4311 0.4256 0.4291
November 0.4385 0.4238 0.4311
December 0.4514 0.4371 0.4447