2020 LKR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3039 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.2477 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2921 SDG

2020 LKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 5, valuing the pair at 0.3039. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2477.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0563 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2497 to the December average rate of 0.2953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3039 was up 11.07% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2736, 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 1,520 SDG

2019 Average 1,285 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 1,238 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 281.25 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3048

0.2447

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SDG 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 0.2858, compared to 0.2983 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0125 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2858

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2983

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was February, with a trading range of 0.0310 SDG (High: 0.3008 / Low: 0.2698). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 SDG (High: 0.3001 / Low: 0.2991).

February Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 0.0105 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0105

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2990) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2673), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0317 (+11.86%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2990

2019 Avg (March) 0.2673

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2698	0.2477	0.2497
February	0.3008	0.2698	0.2854
March	0.3039	0.2917	0.2990
April	0.2920	0.2854	0.2885
May	0.2979	0.2903	0.2950
June	0.2987	0.2962	0.2973
July	0.2980	0.2970	0.2977
August	0.3026	0.2968	0.2990
September	0.3002	0.2975	0.2989
October	0.3001	0.2991	0.2998
November	0.3001	0.2977	0.2992
December	0.2982	0.2905	0.2953