2020 LKR to DJF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.9839 DJF

YEARLY LOW

0.9196 DJF

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9603 DJF

2020 LKR to DJF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to DJF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.9839. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.9196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0643 DJF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9812 to the December average rate of 0.9512, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.9839 was down 3.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.0214, 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 4,920 DJF

2019 Average 4,981 DJF

Yearly Trough Low 4,598 DJF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 321.55 DJF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.9864

0.9236

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to DJF 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 0.9602, compared to 0.9604 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9602

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9604

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0400 DJF (High: 0.9791 / Low: 0.9391). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 DJF (High: 0.9590 / Low: 0.9563).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0400

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0346 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0346

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.9812) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9735), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0077 (+0.79%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.9812

2019 Avg (January) 0.9735

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9839	0.9764	0.9812
February	0.9816	0.9785	0.9804
March	0.9791	0.9391	0.9635
April	0.9400	0.9196	0.9289
May	0.9592	0.9346	0.9496
June	0.9619	0.9536	0.9575
July	0.9590	0.9563	0.9581
August	0.9734	0.9556	0.9623
September	0.9667	0.9574	0.9622
October	0.9687	0.9624	0.9655
November	0.9658	0.9581	0.9630
December	0.9610	0.9356	0.9512