YEARLY HIGH
0.0614 TJS
YEARLY LOW
0.0521 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0556 TJS

2020 LKR to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 0.0614. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 22, dropping to 0.0521.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0534 to the December average rate of 0.0605, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.27% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0614 was up 12.70% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0545, 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 307 TJS
2019 Average 267 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 261 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.47 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0612
0.0524
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TJS 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 0.0539, compared to 0.0573 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0034 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0539
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0573

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0055 TJS (High: 0.0614 / Low: 0.0559). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 TJS (High: 0.0535 / Low: 0.0533).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0604) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0537), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0067 (+12.41%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0604
2019 Avg (November) 0.0537

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0535 0.0533 0.0534
February 0.0535 0.0532 0.0534
March 0.0546 0.0521 0.0532
April 0.0539 0.0528 0.0534
May 0.0553 0.0538 0.0547
June 0.0556 0.0551 0.0554
July 0.0556 0.0554 0.0555
August 0.0564 0.0554 0.0558
September 0.0560 0.0554 0.0558
October 0.0561 0.0558 0.0560
November 0.0614 0.0559 0.0604
December 0.0611 0.0595 0.0605