YEARLY HIGH
6.7936 KRW
YEARLY LOW
5.7950 KRW
YEARLY AVERAGE
6.3616 KRW

2020 LKR to KRW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to KRW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 6.7936. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 5.7950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9986 KRW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4270 to the December average rate of 5.8462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 6.7936 was down 1.32% compared to the 2019 peak of 6.8841, 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 33,968 KRW
2019 Average 32,618 KRW
Yearly Trough Low 28,975 KRW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,992.98 KRW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

6.6548
5.7727
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KRW 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 6.5029, compared to 6.2202 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2826 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.5029
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.2202

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3711 KRW (High: 6.7936 / Low: 6.4225). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0842 KRW (High: 6.4882 / Low: 6.4040).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3711
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0842

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2015 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2015

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 6.5813) against the same month in 2019 (average: 6.3580), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2233 (+3.51%).

2020 Avg (March) 6.5813
2019 Avg (March) 6.3580

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 6.5919 6.3353 6.4270
February 6.7051 6.4974 6.5804
March 6.7936 6.4225 6.5813
April 6.5191 6.2809 6.3798
May 6.6832 6.4295 6.5576
June 6.5753 6.4327 6.4913
July 6.4882 6.4040 6.4534
August 6.4822 6.3365 6.4187
September 6.4606 6.2732 6.3660
October 6.3189 6.1239 6.2057
November 6.1676 5.9574 6.0313
December 5.9454 5.7950 5.8462