YEARLY HIGH
0.0483 SVC
YEARLY LOW
0.0452 SVC
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0472 SVC

2020 LKR to SVC Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to SVC exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 17, valuing the pair at 0.0483. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0452.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 SVC. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0482 to the December average rate of 0.0468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.06% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0483 was down 3.88% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0502, 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 241 SVC
2019 Average 245 SVC
Yearly Trough Low 226 SVC
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.34 SVC purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0485
0.0454
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SVC 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 0.0472, compared to 0.0472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0472
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0019 SVC (High: 0.0481 / Low: 0.0462). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SVC (High: 0.0483 / Low: 0.0482).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0019
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0017 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0017

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0482) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0481), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0001 (+0.26%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0482
2019 Avg (January) 0.0481

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0483 0.0482 0.0482
February 0.0482 0.0481 0.0482
March 0.0481 0.0462 0.0473
April 0.0462 0.0452 0.0456
May 0.0471 0.0459 0.0467
June 0.0473 0.0469 0.0471
July 0.0471 0.0470 0.0471
August 0.0478 0.0470 0.0473
September 0.0475 0.0471 0.0473
October 0.0475 0.0473 0.0475
November 0.0475 0.0471 0.0473
December 0.0472 0.0460 0.0468