YEARLY HIGH
0.0314 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.0220 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0278 BRL

2020 LKR to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 0.0314. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0220.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0228 to the December average rate of 0.0275, the exchange rate registered a net change of 20.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0314 was up 33.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0236, 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 157 BRL
2019 Average 110 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 110 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.53 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0313
0.0221
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BRL 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 0.0265, compared to 0.0291 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0026 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0265
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0291

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was June, with a trading range of 0.0034 BRL (High: 0.0295 / Low: 0.0261). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 BRL (High: 0.0281 / Low: 0.0270).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 0.0305) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0225), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0080 (+35.66%).

2020 Avg (October) 0.0305
2019 Avg (October) 0.0225

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0236 0.0220 0.0228
February 0.0247 0.0234 0.0239
March 0.0277 0.0246 0.0264
April 0.0294 0.0265 0.0277
May 0.0313 0.0283 0.0299
June 0.0295 0.0261 0.0279
July 0.0291 0.0276 0.0285
August 0.0304 0.0281 0.0294
September 0.0306 0.0283 0.0292
October 0.0314 0.0300 0.0305
November 0.0312 0.0287 0.0294
December 0.0281 0.0270 0.0275