2020 LKR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6163 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.5442 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.5759 JPY

2020 LKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.6163. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.5442.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0721 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6021 to the December average rate of 0.5544, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.92% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6163 was down 4.06% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6424, 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 3,082 JPY

2019 Average 3,051 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 2,721 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 360.73 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6104

0.5493

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LKR to JPY 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 0.5840, compared to 0.5679 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0160 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5840

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5679

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0310 JPY (High: 0.5972 / Low: 0.5662). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0096 JPY (High: 0.5754 / Low: 0.5658).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0096

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0226 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0226

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.6053) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6181), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0128 (-2.08%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.6053

2019 Avg (February) 0.6181

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6081	0.5952	0.6021
February	0.6163	0.5943	0.6053
March	0.5972	0.5662	0.5826
April	0.5706	0.5550	0.5628
May	0.5805	0.5613	0.5720
June	0.5912	0.5699	0.5790
July	0.5789	0.5640	0.5746
August	0.5852	0.5655	0.5731
September	0.5762	0.5636	0.5708
October	0.5754	0.5658	0.5706
November	0.5710	0.5600	0.5641
December	0.5621	0.5442	0.5544