2020 LKR to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4124 INR

YEARLY LOW

0.3875 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3998 INR

2020 LKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.4124. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.3875.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0249 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3928 to the December average rate of 0.3936, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.19% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4124 was up 1.60% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.4059, 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 2,062 INR

2019 Average 1,971 INR

Yearly Trough Low 1,937 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 124.43 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4090

0.3913

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to INR 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 0.3999, compared to 0.3996 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3999

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3996

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.0168 INR (High: 0.4093 / Low: 0.3925). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0040 INR (High: 0.4053 / Low: 0.4013).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0168

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0040

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.4033) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3906), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0128 (+3.27%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.4033

2019 Avg (March) 0.3906

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3969	0.3896	0.3928
February	0.3969	0.3917	0.3942
March	0.4124	0.3969	0.4033
April	0.4040	0.3913	0.3977
May	0.4094	0.3980	0.4039
June	0.4104	0.4037	0.4075
July	0.4053	0.4013	0.4031
August	0.4093	0.3925	0.4032
September	0.4005	0.3930	0.3974
October	0.4049	0.3959	0.3990
November	0.4056	0.3973	0.4015
December	0.3975	0.3875	0.3936