YEARLY HIGH
0.0095 NZD
YEARLY LOW
0.0074 NZD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0083 NZD

2020 LKR to NZD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to NZD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 22, valuing the pair at 0.0095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 26, dropping to 0.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0021 NZD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0083 to the December average rate of 0.0075, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0095 was up 7.24% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0089, 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 48 NZD
2019 Average 42 NZD
Yearly Trough Low 37 NZD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.63 NZD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0091
0.0074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NZD 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 0.0086, compared to 0.0080 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0080

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0009 NZD (High: 0.0095 / Low: 0.0086). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 NZD (High: 0.0083 / Low: 0.0081).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0009
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0090) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0082), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0007 (+9.12%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0090
2019 Avg (March) 0.0082

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0085 0.0081 0.0083
February 0.0088 0.0085 0.0086
March 0.0095 0.0086 0.0090
April 0.0090 0.0085 0.0087
May 0.0090 0.0087 0.0088
June 0.0086 0.0082 0.0083
July 0.0083 0.0080 0.0082
August 0.0084 0.0080 0.0082
September 0.0083 0.0079 0.0081
October 0.0083 0.0081 0.0082
November 0.0082 0.0077 0.0079
December 0.0077 0.0074 0.0075