2020 LBP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2197 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1115 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1229 LKR

2020 LBP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LBP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 6, valuing the pair at 0.2197. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 21, dropping to 0.1115.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1083 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1199 to the December average rate of 0.1236, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2197 was up 80.94% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,099 LKR

2019 Average 591 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 557 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 541.37 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.1273

0.1192

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LBP 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 0.1229, compared to 0.1230 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1229

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1230

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 0.0971 LKR (High: 0.2197 / Low: 0.1226). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LKR (High: 0.1203 / Low: 0.1198).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0971

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0036 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0036

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2020: 0.1259) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1165), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0094 (+8.10%).

2020 Avg (July) 0.1259

2019 Avg (July) 0.1165

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1202	0.1175	0.1199
February	0.1203	0.1198	0.1200
March	0.2006	0.1202	0.1247
April	0.1279	0.1244	0.1266
May	0.1260	0.1227	0.1239
June	0.1240	0.1115	0.1225
July	0.2197	0.1226	0.1259
August	0.1232	0.1208	0.1223
September	0.1230	0.1210	0.1221
October	0.1221	0.1212	0.1218
November	0.1229	0.1217	0.1220
December	0.1257	0.1223	0.1236