2020 LKR to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1561 GYD

YEARLY LOW

1.0798 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1277 GYD

2020 LKR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.1561. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 1.0798.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0763 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1512 to the December average rate of 1.1183, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.86% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1561 was down 3.83% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.2021, 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 5,780 GYD

2019 Average 5,848 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 5,399 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 381.31 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1572

1.0847

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GYD 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 1.1272, compared to 1.1282 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1272

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1282

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0479 GYD (High: 1.1518 / Low: 1.1039). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0049 GYD (High: 1.1358 / Low: 1.1309).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0479

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0049

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 0.0399 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0399

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.1512) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.1489), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0023 (+0.20%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.1512

2019 Avg (January) 1.1489

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1561	1.1454	1.1512
February	1.1541	1.1454	1.1501
March	1.1518	1.1039	1.1306
April	1.1025	1.0798	1.0908
May	1.1268	1.0979	1.1155
June	1.1333	1.1187	1.1248
July	1.1282	1.1230	1.1254
August	1.1444	1.1223	1.1304
September	1.1361	1.1225	1.1299
October	1.1358	1.1309	1.1343
November	1.1353	1.1269	1.1312
December	1.1318	1.0997	1.1183