YEARLY HIGH
3.3272 CRC
YEARLY LOW
2.9198 CRC
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1523 CRC

2020 LKR to CRC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to CRC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 11, valuing the pair at 3.3272. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 20, dropping to 2.9198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4074 CRC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1325 to the December average rate of 3.2343, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.3272 was down 4.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.4687, 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 16,636 CRC
2019 Average 16,431 CRC
Yearly Trough Low 14,599 CRC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,037.04 CRC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.3245
2.9434
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CRC 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 3.0771, compared to 3.2275 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1505 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0771
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2275

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.1332 CRC (High: 3.0530 / Low: 2.9198). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0305 CRC (High: 3.1448 / Low: 3.1144).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.1332
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0305

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1114 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 3.2928) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2059), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0869 (+2.71%).

2020 Avg (November) 3.2928
2019 Avg (November) 3.2059

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.1603 3.1019 3.1325
February 3.1607 3.1152 3.1346
March 3.1500 3.0234 3.0865
April 3.0530 2.9198 2.9751
May 3.0669 2.9812 3.0338
June 3.1343 3.0607 3.0999
July 3.1448 3.1144 3.1326
August 3.2550 3.1448 3.2036
September 3.2636 3.1998 3.2292
October 3.2917 3.2612 3.2726
November 3.3272 3.2289 3.2928
December 3.2950 3.1857 3.2343