2020 LKR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0111 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0103 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0108 BBD

2020 LKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0110 to the December average rate of 0.0107, 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 0.0111 was down 3.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0115, 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 55 BBD

2019 Average 56 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 52 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.61 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0111

0.0104

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LKR to BBD 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 0.0108, compared to 0.0108 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) 0.0108

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0108

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 BBD (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0105). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 BBD (High: 0.0110 / Low: 0.0110).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0110) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0110), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0110

2019 Avg (January) 0.0110

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0111	0.0110	0.0110
February	0.0110	0.0110	0.0110
March	0.0110	0.0105	0.0108
April	0.0106	0.0103	0.0104
May	0.0108	0.0105	0.0107
June	0.0108	0.0107	0.0108
July	0.0108	0.0107	0.0108
August	0.0109	0.0107	0.0108
September	0.0109	0.0108	0.0108
October	0.0109	0.0108	0.0108
November	0.0109	0.0108	0.0108
December	0.0108	0.0105	0.0107