YEARLY HIGH
0.0093 AUD
YEARLY LOW
0.0069 AUD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0078 AUD

2020 LKR to AUD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to AUD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.0069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 AUD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0080 to the December average rate of 0.0071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.71% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0093 was up 10.90% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0084, 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 47 AUD
2019 Average 40 AUD
Yearly Trough Low 35 AUD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.09 AUD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0089
0.0069
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AUD 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 0.0082, compared to 0.0075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0082
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0011 AUD (High: 0.0093 / Low: 0.0083). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 AUD (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0075).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0087) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0079), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+10.05%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0087
2019 Avg (March) 0.0079

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0082 0.0078 0.0080
February 0.0084 0.0082 0.0083
March 0.0093 0.0083 0.0087
April 0.0088 0.0079 0.0083
May 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
June 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
July 0.0078 0.0075 0.0077
August 0.0077 0.0073 0.0075
September 0.0077 0.0073 0.0075
October 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
November 0.0077 0.0073 0.0074
December 0.0073 0.0069 0.0071