2020 LKR to MUR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2186 MUR

YEARLY LOW

0.2002 MUR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2115 MUR

2020 LKR to MUR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to MUR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.2186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2002.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0185 MUR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2017 to the December average rate of 0.2116, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2186 was up 6.11% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2060, 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 1,093 MUR

2019 Average 996 MUR

Yearly Trough Low 1,001 MUR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 92.32 MUR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2178

0.2002

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MUR 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 0.2082, compared to 0.2148 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2082

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2148

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0092 MUR (High: 0.2124 / Low: 0.2032). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0030 MUR (High: 0.2175 / Low: 0.2144).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0092

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0030

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0043 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0043

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2020: 0.2147) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2029), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0119 (+5.84%).

2020 Avg (August) 0.2147

2019 Avg (August) 0.2029

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2033	0.2002	0.2017
February	0.2073	0.2022	0.2050
March	0.2124	0.2032	0.2079
April	0.2088	0.2030	0.2070
May	0.2160	0.2092	0.2130
June	0.2167	0.2132	0.2150
July	0.2172	0.2130	0.2150
August	0.2186	0.2130	0.2147
September	0.2163	0.2127	0.2151
October	0.2179	0.2149	0.2163
November	0.2175	0.2144	0.2159
December	0.2161	0.2076	0.2116