YEARLY HIGH
4.9748 KPW
YEARLY LOW
4.6496 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.8546 KPW

2020 LKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 4.9748. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 4.6496.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3252 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9604 to the December average rate of 4.8087, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.9748 was down 3.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.1627, 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 24,874 KPW
2019 Average 25,193 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 23,248 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,625.84 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9869
4.6695
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KPW 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 4.8542, compared to 4.8551 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8542
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.8551

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2036 KPW (High: 4.9506 / Low: 4.7470). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 KPW (High: 4.9620 / Low: 4.9459).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2036
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

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 0.1750 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.9604) against the same month in 2019 (average: 4.9484), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0120 (+0.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.9604
2019 Avg (January) 4.9484

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9748 4.9368 4.9604
February 4.9620 4.9459 4.9564
March 4.9506 4.7470 4.8710
April 4.7530 4.6496 4.6960
May 4.8486 4.7240 4.8008
June 4.8630 4.8200 4.8404
July 4.8501 4.8310 4.8435
August 4.9227 4.8305 4.8657
September 4.8854 4.8418 4.8640
October 4.8855 4.8686 4.8808
November 4.8841 4.8430 4.8679
December 4.8593 4.7305 4.8087