2020 LKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4303 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3918 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4145 AFN

2020 LKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.4303. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 0.3918.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0385 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4255 to the December average rate of 0.4118, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4303 was down 6.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4615, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,152 AFN

2019 Average 2,181 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,959 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 192.74 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4283

0.3946

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AFN 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 0.4138, compared to 0.4153 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4153

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0142 AFN (High: 0.4187 / Low: 0.4045). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0022 AFN (High: 0.4174 / Low: 0.4152).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0142

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0022

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0150 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0150

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.4255) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.4151), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0105 (+2.52%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.4255

2019 Avg (January) 0.4151

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4303	0.4209	0.4255
February	0.4291	0.4171	0.4236
March	0.4187	0.4045	0.4125
April	0.4043	0.3918	0.3974
May	0.4130	0.4007	0.4080
June	0.4192	0.4123	0.4156
July	0.4157	0.4131	0.4148
August	0.4226	0.4131	0.4167
September	0.4169	0.4131	0.4152
October	0.4174	0.4152	0.4168
November	0.4176	0.4141	0.4163
December	0.4174	0.4055	0.4118