YEARLY HIGH
15.5747 MNT
YEARLY LOW
14.3783 MNT
YEARLY AVERAGE
15.1455 MNT

2020 LKR to MNT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to MNT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 15.5747. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 14.3783.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1964 MNT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 14.8984 to the December average rate of 15.2439, the exchange rate registered a net change of 2.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 15.5747 was up 2.65% compared to the 2019 peak of 15.1726, 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 77,874 MNT
2019 Average 72,024 MNT
Yearly Trough Low 71,891 MNT
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,982.16 MNT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

15.5521
14.4291
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MNT 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 14.9208, compared to 15.3702 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4493 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 14.9208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.3702

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5985 MNT (High: 15.1677 / Low: 14.5692). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1184 MNT (High: 14.9291 / Low: 14.8107).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5985
January Spread (Stable) ±0.1184

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4108 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4108

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 15.3996) against the same month in 2019 (average: 14.9868), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4128 (+2.75%).

2020 Avg (August) 15.3996
2019 Avg (August) 14.9868

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 14.9291 14.8107 14.8984
February 15.1845 14.9152 15.1253
March 15.1677 14.5692 14.9334
April 14.7007 14.3783 14.5227
May 15.0894 14.6160 14.9092
June 15.2041 15.0771 15.1359
July 15.3356 15.1669 15.2616
August 15.5747 15.2971 15.3996
September 15.5158 15.3410 15.4585
October 15.5221 15.3755 15.4572
November 15.4977 15.2938 15.4002
December 15.4316 15.0090 15.2439