YEARLY HIGH
0.0997 NAD
YEARLY LOW
0.0767 NAD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0888 NAD

2020 LKR to NAD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to NAD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0997. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0767.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0230 NAD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0791 to the December average rate of 0.0795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0997 was down 52.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2096, 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 499 NAD
2019 Average 406 NAD
Yearly Trough Low 383 NAD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.07 NAD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0988
0.0773
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NAD 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 0.0896, compared to 0.0881 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0015 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0896
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0881

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0112 NAD (High: 0.0954 / Low: 0.0842). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0032 NAD (High: 0.0847 / Low: 0.0814).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0112
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0060 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0060

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0968) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0810), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0158 (+19.46%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0968
2019 Avg (April) 0.0810

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0815 0.0772 0.0791
February 0.0847 0.0814 0.0825
March 0.0954 0.0842 0.0900
April 0.0997 0.0939 0.0968
May 0.0993 0.0934 0.0970
June 0.0940 0.0896 0.0921
July 0.0919 0.0886 0.0901
August 0.0958 0.0892 0.0938
September 0.0937 0.0876 0.0908
October 0.0982 0.0877 0.0901
November 0.0885 0.0823 0.0841
December 0.0825 0.0767 0.0795