YEARLY HIGH
0.0078 CAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0068 CAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0072 CAD

2020 LKR to CAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to CAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 18, valuing the pair at 0.0078. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0068.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 CAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0072 to the December average rate of 0.0068, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0078 was up 1.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0077, 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 39 CAD
2019 Average 37 CAD
Yearly Trough Low 34 CAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.25 CAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0076
0.0068
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CAD 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 0.0074, compared to 0.0071 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0074
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0071

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 CAD (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0073). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CAD (High: 0.0074 / Low: 0.0073).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0075) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0075), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.52%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0075
2019 Avg (March) 0.0075

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0073 0.0071 0.0072
February 0.0074 0.0073 0.0073
March 0.0078 0.0073 0.0075
April 0.0075 0.0072 0.0073
May 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075
June 0.0074 0.0072 0.0073
July 0.0073 0.0072 0.0073
August 0.0072 0.0070 0.0072
September 0.0072 0.0070 0.0071
October 0.0072 0.0071 0.0072
November 0.0073 0.0070 0.0071
December 0.0070 0.0068 0.0068