YEARLY HIGH
12.7407 TZS
YEARLY LOW
11.9520 TZS
YEARLY AVERAGE
12.4872 TZS

2020 LKR to TZS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to TZS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 11, valuing the pair at 12.7407. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 11.9520.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7887 TZS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6979 to the December average rate of 12.3914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.7407 was down 4.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.2859, 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 63,703 TZS
2019 Average 64,579 TZS
Yearly Trough Low 59,760 TZS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,943.39 TZS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.7816
12.0038
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TZS 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 12.4580, compared to 12.5163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.4580
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.5163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.4635 TZS (High: 12.6717 / Low: 12.2081). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0759 TZS (High: 12.6186 / Low: 12.5427).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4635
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0759

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 0.4042 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4042

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 12.7168) against the same month in 2019 (average: 13.0450), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3283 (-2.52%).

2020 Avg (February) 12.7168
2019 Avg (February) 13.0450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 12.7392 12.6434 12.6979
February 12.7407 12.6407 12.7168
March 12.6717 12.2081 12.4728
April 12.2035 11.9520 12.0686
May 12.4608 12.0666 12.3373
June 12.5117 12.4087 12.4544
July 12.5269 12.4480 12.4886
August 12.7120 12.4520 12.5564
September 12.5984 12.4757 12.5387
October 12.6186 12.5427 12.5803
November 12.5809 12.4812 12.5426
December 12.5183 12.1891 12.3914