YEARLY HIGH
2.4526 KZT
YEARLY LOW
2.0701 KZT
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.2319 KZT

2020 LKR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 2.4526. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 2.0701.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3825 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.0903 to the December average rate of 2.2491, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.4526 was up 11.75% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.1948, 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 12,263 KZT
2019 Average 10,722 KZT
Yearly Trough Low 10,351 KZT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,912.38 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.3551
2.0563
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KZT 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 2.1825, compared to 2.2813 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0988 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.1825
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2813

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.3717 KZT (High: 2.4526 / Low: 2.0809). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0290 KZT (High: 2.0991 / Low: 2.0701).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3717
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0290

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0708 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0708

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 2.2639) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.1233), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1406 (+6.62%).

2020 Avg (March) 2.2639
2019 Avg (March) 2.1233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 2.1112 2.0765 2.0903
February 2.0991 2.0701 2.0812
March 2.4526 2.0809 2.2639
April 2.3729 2.2223 2.2606
May 2.2625 2.2123 2.2339
June 2.1919 2.1464 2.1654
July 2.2725 2.1844 2.2217
August 2.2927 2.2517 2.2704
September 2.3407 2.2502 2.2967
October 2.3495 2.3197 2.3302
November 2.3598 2.2806 2.3198
December 2.2880 2.2152 2.2491