2020 LKR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.9733 MRO

YEARLY LOW

1.8444 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9257 MRO

2020 LKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.9733. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 1.8444.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1290 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9676 to the December average rate of 1.9075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.9733 was down 3.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.0479, 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 9,867 MRO

2019 Average 9,993 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 9,222 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 644.92 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9781

1.8523

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MRO 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 1.9255, compared to 1.9259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.9255

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0808 MRO (High: 1.9637 / Low: 1.8830). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 MRO (High: 1.9683 / Low: 1.9619).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0808

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0694 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0694

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.9676) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.9629), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0048 (+0.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.9676

2019 Avg (January) 1.9629

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.9733	1.9582	1.9676
February	1.9683	1.9619	1.9660
March	1.9637	1.8830	1.9322
April	1.8853	1.8444	1.8627
May	1.9233	1.8738	1.9043
June	1.9290	1.9119	1.9200
July	1.9239	1.9163	1.9212
August	1.9527	1.9161	1.9301
September	1.9379	1.9206	1.9294
October	1.9379	1.9312	1.9361
November	1.9374	1.9211	1.9309
December	1.9275	1.8764	1.9075