2020 LKR to MYR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0239 MYR

YEARLY LOW

0.0214 MYR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0227 MYR

2020 LKR to MYR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to MYR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 23, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0214.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0026 MYR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0225 to the December average rate of 0.0217, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0239 was up 0.21% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0239, 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 120 MYR

2019 Average 116 MYR

Yearly Trough Low 107 MYR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.84 MYR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0234

0.0215

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LKR to MYR 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 0.0229, compared to 0.0224 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0229

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0224

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 MYR (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0227). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 MYR (High: 0.0226 / Low: 0.0225).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0232) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0229), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0004 (+1.53%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0232

2019 Avg (March) 0.0229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0226	0.0224	0.0225
February	0.0233	0.0226	0.0229
March	0.0239	0.0227	0.0232
April	0.0230	0.0224	0.0227
May	0.0235	0.0226	0.0231
June	0.0232	0.0229	0.0230
July	0.0231	0.0228	0.0230
August	0.0229	0.0224	0.0226
September	0.0226	0.0222	0.0224
October	0.0226	0.0225	0.0225
November	0.0226	0.0219	0.0222
December	0.0219	0.0214	0.0217