YEARLY HIGH
0.4367 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3366 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3897 RUB

2020 LKR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.4367. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 11, dropping to 0.3366.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1000 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3410 to the December average rate of 0.3953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.4367 was up 15.54% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3779, 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 2,183 RUB
2019 Average 1,811 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,683 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 500.14 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.4287
0.3331
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RUB 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 0.3750, compared to 0.4045 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0295 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3750
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4045

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0723 RUB (High: 0.4360 / Low: 0.3637). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0132 RUB (High: 0.4062 / Low: 0.3929).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0723
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0132

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0204 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0204

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.4157) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3538), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0619 (+17.48%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.4157
2019 Avg (November) 0.3538

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3526 0.3366 0.3410
February 0.3669 0.3467 0.3535
March 0.4360 0.3637 0.4034
April 0.4152 0.3806 0.3910
May 0.3987 0.3768 0.3882
June 0.3822 0.3676 0.3728
July 0.4006 0.3789 0.3849
August 0.4062 0.3929 0.3993
September 0.4276 0.3959 0.4110
October 0.4307 0.4135 0.4207
November 0.4367 0.4064 0.4157
December 0.4084 0.3898 0.3953