2020 LKR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0913 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.8421 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0342 LRD

2020 LKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 27, valuing the pair at 1.0913. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 17, dropping to 0.8421.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2492 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.0552 to the December average rate of 0.8616, the exchange rate registered a net change of -18.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.0913 was down 7.00% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1735, 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 5,457 LRD

2019 Average 5,215 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 4,211 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,245.89 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1046

0.8395

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LRD 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 1.0618, compared to 1.0066 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0552 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0618

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0066

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.1508 LRD (High: 0.9930 / Low: 0.8421). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0050 LRD (High: 1.0743 / Low: 1.0693).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1508

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0050

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1550 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1550

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 1.0825) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.9021), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1804 (+20.00%).

2020 Avg (February) 1.0825

2019 Avg (February) 0.9021

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.0757	1.0290	1.0552
February	1.0913	1.0747	1.0825
March	1.0878	1.0446	1.0703
April	1.0463	1.0229	1.0336
May	1.0688	1.0399	1.0585
June	1.0753	1.0664	1.0707
July	1.0743	1.0693	1.0726
August	1.0904	1.0697	1.0775
September	1.0821	1.0716	1.0761
October	1.0770	0.9930	1.0534
November	0.9930	0.8421	0.8983
December	0.8867	0.8477	0.8616