YEARLY HIGH
0.0462 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0323 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0379 TRY

2020 LKR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 6, valuing the pair at 0.0462. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.0323.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0139 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0327 to the December average rate of 0.0412, the exchange rate registered a net change of 26.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0462 was up 31.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0351, 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 231 TRY
2019 Average 159 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 162 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69.60 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0442
0.0316
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TRY 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 0.0350, compared to 0.0407 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0058 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0350
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0407

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.0055 TRY (High: 0.0462 / Low: 0.0408). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0007 TRY (High: 0.0330 / Low: 0.0323).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0055
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0007

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 0.0431) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0113 (+35.46%).

2020 Avg (November) 0.0431
2019 Avg (November) 0.0318

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0330 0.0323 0.0327
February 0.0343 0.0329 0.0334
March 0.0353 0.0334 0.0343
April 0.0364 0.0349 0.0357
May 0.0381 0.0362 0.0369
June 0.0369 0.0361 0.0367
July 0.0376 0.0368 0.0370
August 0.0402 0.0374 0.0394
September 0.0423 0.0397 0.0408
October 0.0453 0.0420 0.0431
November 0.0462 0.0408 0.0431
December 0.0424 0.0393 0.0412