2020 LKR to BTN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4093 BTN

YEARLY LOW

0.3872 BTN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3994 BTN

2020 LKR to BTN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to BTN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.4093. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.3872.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0221 BTN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3926 to the December average rate of 0.3934, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4093 was up 0.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4060, 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 2,047 BTN

2019 Average 1,969 BTN

Yearly Trough Low 1,936 BTN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 110.34 BTN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4088

0.3911

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BTN 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 0.3994, compared to 0.3995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3994

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.0158 BTN (High: 0.4092 / Low: 0.3935). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0046 BTN (High: 0.4059 / Low: 0.4013).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0158

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0046

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.4073) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3934), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0139 (+3.53%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.4073

2019 Avg (June) 0.3934

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3960	0.3894	0.3926
February	0.3970	0.3919	0.3935
March	0.4083	0.3970	0.4022
April	0.4032	0.3913	0.3973
May	0.4088	0.3940	0.4033
June	0.4093	0.4042	0.4073
July	0.4059	0.4013	0.4033
August	0.4092	0.3935	0.4031
September	0.3989	0.3908	0.3967
October	0.4045	0.3966	0.3988
November	0.4047	0.3980	0.4016
December	0.3972	0.3872	0.3934