YEARLY HIGH
0.0099 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0093 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0097 AWG

2020 LKR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0099. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0099 to the December average rate of 0.0096, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0099 was down 3.87% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0103, 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 50 AWG
2019 Average 50 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 46 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.25 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0100
0.0093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AWG 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 0.0097, compared to 0.0097 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) 0.0097
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0097

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0004 AWG (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0095). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 AWG (High: 0.0099 / Low: 0.0099).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0099) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0099), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.22%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0099
2019 Avg (January) 0.0099

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0099 0.0099 0.0099
February 0.0099 0.0099 0.0099
March 0.0099 0.0095 0.0097
April 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094
May 0.0097 0.0094 0.0096
June 0.0097 0.0096 0.0097
July 0.0097 0.0097 0.0097
August 0.0098 0.0097 0.0097
September 0.0098 0.0097 0.0097
October 0.0098 0.0097 0.0098
November 0.0098 0.0097 0.0097
December 0.0097 0.0095 0.0096