YEARLY HIGH
22.5054 COP
YEARLY LOW
17.8759 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
19.8937 COP

2020 LKR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 22.5054. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 17.8759.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6295 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 18.2480 to the December average rate of 18.5013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.39% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 22.5054 was up 14.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 19.5984, 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 112,527 COP
2019 Average 91,811 COP
Yearly Trough Low 89,379 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,147.51 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.2514
17.9750
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to COP 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 19.8593, compared to 19.9282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0689 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 19.8593
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 19.9282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.5893 COP (High: 22.5054 / Low: 18.9161). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5255 COP (High: 20.9716 / Low: 20.4461).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5893
October Spread (Stable) ±0.5255

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 1.4284 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4284

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 20.9783) against the same month in 2019 (average: 17.5492), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4292 (+19.54%).

2020 Avg (March) 20.9783
2019 Avg (March) 17.5492

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 18.8506 17.8759 18.2480
February 19.1968 18.5546 18.7609
March 22.5054 18.9161 20.9783
April 21.6169 20.1064 20.7087
May 21.1473 19.8989 20.5358
June 20.4439 19.2212 19.9240
July 20.1558 19.3944 19.6403
August 20.8027 20.0686 20.4381
September 20.9883 19.6745 20.2743
October 20.9716 20.4461 20.7856
November 21.0074 19.4452 19.9297
December 19.1624 18.1001 18.5013