YEARLY HIGH
0.5999 RSD
YEARLY LOW
0.5069 RSD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5565 RSD

2020 LKR to RSD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to RSD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 0.5999. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.5069.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0930 RSD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5836 to the December average rate of 0.5162, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.55% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.5999 was down 0.81% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6048, 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 3,000 RSD
2019 Average 2,946 RSD
Yearly Trough Low 2,535 RSD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 464.99 RSD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6009
0.5085
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RSD 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 0.5756, compared to 0.5374 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0382 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5756
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5374

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0319 RSD (High: 0.5917 / Low: 0.5598). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0098 RSD (High: 0.5478 / Low: 0.5380).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0319
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0098

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.0207 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.5932) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.5833), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0098 (+1.69%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.5932
2019 Avg (February) 0.5833

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5885 0.5749 0.5836
February 0.5999 0.5857 0.5932
March 0.5917 0.5598 0.5755
April 0.5710 0.5584 0.5645
May 0.5818 0.5638 0.5749
June 0.5682 0.5567 0.5619
July 0.5627 0.5337 0.5525
August 0.5450 0.5302 0.5376
September 0.5458 0.5306 0.5392
October 0.5478 0.5380 0.5420
November 0.5478 0.5300 0.5369
December 0.5241 0.5069 0.5162