YEARLY HIGH
0.0198 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0174 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0188 PEN

2020 LKR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 16, valuing the pair at 0.0198. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0174.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0024 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0183 to the December average rate of 0.0192, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0198 was up 3.42% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0192, 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 99 PEN
2019 Average 93 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 87 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12.10 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0197
0.0176
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PEN 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 0.0184, compared to 0.0193 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0184
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0193

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0012 PEN (High: 0.0193 / Low: 0.0181). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 PEN (High: 0.0196 / Low: 0.0194).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0012
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0011 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0011

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0195) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0187), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0008 (+4.53%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0195
2019 Avg (November) 0.0187

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0187 0.0182 0.0183
February 0.0190 0.0185 0.0187
March 0.0193 0.0181 0.0189
April 0.0182 0.0174 0.0177
May 0.0185 0.0177 0.0182
June 0.0190 0.0183 0.0187
July 0.0191 0.0188 0.0189
August 0.0195 0.0190 0.0192
September 0.0195 0.0190 0.0192
October 0.0196 0.0194 0.0195
November 0.0198 0.0193 0.0195
December 0.0195 0.0190 0.0192