YEARLY HIGH
0.0887 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0814 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0853 EGP

2020 LKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.0887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0814.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0073 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0876 to the December average rate of 0.0838, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.33% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0887 was down 11.41% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.1001, 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 443 EGP
2019 Average 471 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 407 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36.52 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0882
0.0817
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to EGP 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 0.0854, compared to 0.0852 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0854
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0852

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was May, with a trading range of 0.0038 EGP (High: 0.0854 / Low: 0.0816). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 EGP (High: 0.0854 / Low: 0.0850).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0026 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0026

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0876) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0983), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0107 (-10.85%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0876
2019 Avg (January) 0.0983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0887 0.0869 0.0876
February 0.0872 0.0856 0.0864
March 0.0862 0.0830 0.0849
April 0.0834 0.0814 0.0823
May 0.0854 0.0816 0.0841
June 0.0876 0.0857 0.0869
July 0.0868 0.0857 0.0861
August 0.0873 0.0851 0.0862
September 0.0858 0.0848 0.0853
October 0.0854 0.0850 0.0852
November 0.0853 0.0842 0.0847
December 0.0850 0.0821 0.0838