YEARLY HIGH
91.4326 IDR
YEARLY LOW
72.7933 IDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.4070 IDR

2020 LKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 91.4326. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 27, dropping to 72.7933.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 18.6392 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 75.6204 to the December average rate of 75.4169, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.27% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 91.4326 was up 10.78% compared to the 2019 peak of 82.5323, 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 457,163 IDR
2019 Average 395,704 IDR
Yearly Trough Low 363,967 IDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 93,196.21 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

82.8843
74.7380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IDR 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 78.5317, compared to 78.2824 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 78.5317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.2824

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 14.7429 IDR (High: 91.4326 / Low: 76.6897). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6301 IDR (High: 80.4617 / Low: 78.8316).

March Spread (Volatile) ±14.7429
October Spread (Stable) ±1.6301

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.0163 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.0163

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 82.0755) against the same month in 2019 (average: 79.8061), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2694 (+2.84%).

2020 Avg (March) 82.0755
2019 Avg (March) 79.8061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 76.8471 72.7933 75.6204
February 77.0895 75.0928 75.7183
March 91.4326 76.6897 82.0755
April 87.3619 78.9652 82.2054
May 81.6511 77.0470 79.1891
June 78.4756 75.2735 76.3816
July 79.6019 76.5215 78.1640
August 81.2259 78.0115 79.4156
September 81.5599 78.8115 80.1401
October 80.4617 78.8316 79.7388
November 79.4138 75.7828 76.8188
December 76.3278 74.2960 75.4169