YEARLY HIGH
0.0047 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0042 GBP

2020 LKR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.0047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0008 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0042 to the December average rate of 0.0040, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0047 was down 0.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0047, 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 23 GBP
2019 Average 22 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 19 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.95 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

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0.0039
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LKR to GBP 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 0.0043, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0043
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0005 GBP (High: 0.0047 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0042 / Low: 0.0041).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
October 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 March and April, 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: 0.0044) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0043), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+2.74%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0044
2019 Avg (March) 0.0043

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
February 0.0043 0.0042 0.0042
March 0.0047 0.0042 0.0044
April 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
May 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
June 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
July 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042
August 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
September 0.0043 0.0040 0.0042
October 0.0042 0.0041 0.0042
November 0.0042 0.0040 0.0041
December 0.0040 0.0039 0.0040