YEARLY HIGH
0.0429 HKD
YEARLY LOW
0.0400 HKD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0418 HKD

2020 LKR to HKD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to HKD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.0429. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0400.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 HKD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0428 to the December average rate of 0.0414, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0429 was down 4.61% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0450, 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 215 HKD
2019 Average 219 HKD
Yearly Trough Low 200 HKD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.43 HKD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0431
0.0402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HKD 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 0.0419, compared to 0.0418 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0419
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0418

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0020 HKD (High: 0.0429 / Low: 0.0409). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 HKD (High: 0.0421 / Low: 0.0419).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0020
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0016 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0016

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0428) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0431), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-0.63%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0428
2019 Avg (January) 0.0431

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0429 0.0427 0.0428
February 0.0429 0.0427 0.0428
March 0.0429 0.0409 0.0420
April 0.0409 0.0400 0.0404
May 0.0418 0.0407 0.0414
June 0.0419 0.0415 0.0417
July 0.0418 0.0416 0.0417
August 0.0424 0.0416 0.0419
September 0.0421 0.0417 0.0419
October 0.0421 0.0419 0.0420
November 0.0421 0.0417 0.0419
December 0.0419 0.0407 0.0414