2020 LKR to NPR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6549 NPR

YEARLY LOW

0.6196 NPR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6391 NPR

2020 LKR to NPR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to NPR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 12, valuing the pair at 0.6549. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.6196.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 NPR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6282 to the December average rate of 0.6294, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.20% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6549 was up 0.82% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6496, 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 3,274 NPR

2019 Average 3,151 NPR

Yearly Trough Low 3,098 NPR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 176.56 NPR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6541

0.6258

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NPR 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 0.6390, compared to 0.6392 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6390

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6392

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.0252 NPR (High: 0.6548 / Low: 0.6295). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0074 NPR (High: 0.6494 / Low: 0.6420).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0252

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0074

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 0.0131 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0131

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2020: 0.6517) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6295), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0222 (+3.53%).

2020 Avg (June) 0.6517

2019 Avg (June) 0.6295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6335	0.6230	0.6282
February	0.6352	0.6270	0.6297
March	0.6533	0.6352	0.6435
April	0.6451	0.6260	0.6356
May	0.6540	0.6304	0.6452
June	0.6549	0.6467	0.6517
July	0.6494	0.6420	0.6452
August	0.6548	0.6295	0.6449
September	0.6383	0.6253	0.6347
October	0.6471	0.6346	0.6381
November	0.6475	0.6367	0.6426
December	0.6356	0.6196	0.6294