2020 LKR to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.5615 MGA

YEARLY LOW

19.4714 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.5477 MGA

2020 LKR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 29, valuing the pair at 21.5615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 19.4714.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.0901 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.2877 to the December average rate of 20.4010, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 21.5615 was up 2.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.9371, 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 107,807 MGA

2019 Average 101,688 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 97,357 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10,450.30 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

21.3990

19.5349

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MGA 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 20.2366, compared to 20.8588 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6222 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2366

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.8588

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 1.1250 MGA (High: 21.4842 / Low: 20.3591). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3607 MGA (High: 20.8366 / Low: 20.4758).

November Spread (Volatile) ±1.1250

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3607

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.8098 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2020: 21.2437) against the same month in 2019 (average: 20.3256), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9181 (+4.52%).

2020 Avg (October) 21.2437

2019 Avg (October) 20.3256

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.5379	19.9557	20.2877
February	20.5493	19.9801	20.3992
March	20.4734	19.7711	20.1448
April	19.9051	19.4714	19.6902
May	20.5923	19.9403	20.3194
June	20.7809	20.1820	20.5784
July	20.8366	20.4758	20.6879
August	20.9741	20.4490	20.7447
September	21.0575	20.6239	20.8648
October	21.5615	21.0779	21.2437
November	21.4842	20.3591	21.2107
December	20.9314	19.8661	20.4010