2020 LKR to SBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0469 SBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0422 SBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0444 SBD

2020 LKR to SBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to SBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 3, valuing the pair at 0.0469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0047 SBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0456 to the December average rate of 0.0430, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.87% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0469 was down 0.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0472, 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 235 SBD

2019 Average 230 SBD

Yearly Trough Low 211 SBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 23.49 SBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0459

0.0427

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LKR to SBD 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 0.0448, compared to 0.0440 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0007 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0448

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0440

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0034 SBD (High: 0.0469 / Low: 0.0436). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 SBD (High: 0.0456 / Low: 0.0453).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0034

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.0448) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0456), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0008 (-1.77%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.0448

2019 Avg (March) 0.0456

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0460	0.0450	0.0456
February	0.0456	0.0453	0.0455
March	0.0469	0.0436	0.0448
April	0.0438	0.0429	0.0434
May	0.0451	0.0435	0.0444
June	0.0451	0.0446	0.0449
July	0.0450	0.0444	0.0448
August	0.0452	0.0443	0.0446
September	0.0447	0.0439	0.0442
October	0.0443	0.0438	0.0440
November	0.0440	0.0432	0.0437
December	0.0435	0.0422	0.0430