2020 LKR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.0020 GNF

YEARLY LOW

48.8113 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.8903 GNF

2020 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 54.0020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 7, dropping to 48.8113.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.1907 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 52.2754 to the December average rate of 53.1307, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 54.0020 was up 2.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 52.8692, 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 270,010 GNF

2019 Average 258,355 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 244,057 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,953.58 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

53.4901

49.1776

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GNF 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 51.1950, compared to 52.5857 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.3907 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.1950

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.5857

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.3833 GNF (High: 52.3760 / Low: 49.9927). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1745 GNF (High: 51.9014 / Low: 51.7269).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.3833

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1745

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.7534 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.7534

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 53.1307) against the same month in 2019 (average: 52.3061), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8246 (+1.58%).

2020 Avg (December) 53.1307

2019 Avg (December) 52.3061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	52.6532	51.7881	52.2754
February	52.5018	51.8515	52.1541
March	52.3760	49.9927	51.2904
April	50.1071	48.8113	49.5369
May	51.4743	49.6015	50.5318
June	51.7875	50.9605	51.3812
July	51.9014	51.7269	51.8105
August	52.6813	51.7540	52.1378
September	52.8581	51.8678	52.4284
October	53.1841	52.8217	53.0414
November	53.1687	52.7568	52.9654
December	54.0020	52.5337	53.1307