YEARLY HIGH
8.9710 LBP
YEARLY LOW
4.5507 LBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
8.1486 LBP

2020 LKR to LBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to LBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 21, valuing the pair at 8.9710. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 6, dropping to 4.5507.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.4203 LBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.3417 to the December average rate of 8.0939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.97% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 8.9710 was up 2.38% compared to the 2019 peak of 8.7621, 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 44,855 LBP
2019 Average 42,276 LBP
Yearly Trough Low 22,754 LBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 22,101.31 LBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

8.3862
7.8524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LBP 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 8.1483, compared to 8.1489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.1483
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 8.1489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 3.6057 LBP (High: 8.1564 / Low: 4.5507). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0331 LBP (High: 8.3448 / Low: 8.3118).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.6057
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.2473 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2473

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 8.1677) against the same month in 2019 (average: 8.5516), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3839 (-4.49%).

2020 Avg (June) 8.1677
2019 Avg (June) 8.5516

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.5090 8.3184 8.3417
February 8.3448 8.3118 8.3307
March 8.3193 4.9847 8.0834
April 8.0399 7.8162 7.8968
May 8.1487 7.9394 8.0693
June 8.9710 8.0641 8.1677
July 8.1564 4.5507 8.0279
August 8.2772 8.1168 8.1786
September 8.2678 8.1318 8.1868
October 8.2484 8.1891 8.2124
November 8.2171 8.1395 8.1940
December 8.1773 7.9526 8.0939