2020 LKR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.5495 LAK

YEARLY LOW

46.1975 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.8874 LAK

2020 LKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 50.5495. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 46.1975.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3521 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.9645 to the December average rate of 49.6201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 50.5495 was up 1.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 49.7056, 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 252,748 LAK

2019 Average 243,645 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 230,987 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,760.35 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

50.5021

46.4318

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LAK 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 48.2473, compared to 49.5274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.2801 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.2473

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.5274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.8500 LAK (High: 49.0032 / Low: 47.1532). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1248 LAK (High: 49.0529 / Low: 48.9281).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.8500

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1248

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.4720 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4720

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 50.1286) against the same month in 2019 (average: 48.6690), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4596 (+3.00%).

2020 Avg (October) 50.1286

2019 Avg (October) 48.6690

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.0233	48.8813	48.9645
February	49.0529	48.9281	49.0000
March	49.0032	47.1532	48.2430
April	47.3712	46.1975	46.7710
May	48.5261	47.1608	47.9933
June	48.6844	48.3516	48.5123
July	48.8470	48.5068	48.7144
August	49.7096	48.8174	49.1622
September	49.8829	48.9462	49.3761
October	50.5495	49.8954	50.1286
November	50.3201	49.9129	50.1629
December	50.1902	48.8289	49.6201