YEARLY HIGH
0.0216 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0198 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0205 LKR

2020 LAK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LAK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 0.0216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.0198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0204 to the December average rate of 0.0202, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0216 was up 1.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 108 LKR
2019 Average 103 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 99 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.32 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0215
0.0198
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0207, compared to 0.0202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0207
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0008 LKR (High: 0.0212 / Low: 0.0204). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0204 / Low: 0.0204).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0008
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0214) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0202), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0011 (+5.62%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0214
2019 Avg (April) 0.0202

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0205 0.0204 0.0204
February 0.0204 0.0204 0.0204
March 0.0212 0.0204 0.0207
April 0.0216 0.0211 0.0214
May 0.0212 0.0206 0.0208
June 0.0207 0.0205 0.0206
July 0.0206 0.0205 0.0205
August 0.0205 0.0201 0.0203
September 0.0204 0.0200 0.0203
October 0.0200 0.0198 0.0199
November 0.0200 0.0199 0.0199
December 0.0205 0.0199 0.0202