2020 LKR to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.8233 AMD

YEARLY LOW

2.4850 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.6055 AMD

2020 LKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.8233. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 2.4850.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3383 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6394 to the December average rate of 2.6018, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.42% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.8233 was up 1.18% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.7904, 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 14,117 AMD

2019 Average 13,448 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 12,425 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,691.38 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.6493

2.5490

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AMD 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 2.6081, compared to 2.6029 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6081

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.6029

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.2919 AMD (High: 2.8233 / Low: 2.5314). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0090 AMD (High: 2.6143 / Low: 2.6053).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2919

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0090

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 0.0835 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0835

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.6018) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.6390), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0372 (-1.41%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.6018

2019 Avg (December) 2.6390

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6481	2.6349	2.6394
February	2.6384	2.6292	2.6349
March	2.6589	2.6283	2.6409
April	2.6491	2.4850	2.5574
May	2.6042	2.5170	2.5813
June	2.6097	2.5793	2.5948
July	2.5954	2.5852	2.5919
August	2.6343	2.5850	2.6038
September	2.6143	2.5910	2.6029
October	2.6143	2.6053	2.6119
November	2.6136	2.5916	2.6049
December	2.8233	2.5314	2.6018