YEARLY HIGH
0.0055 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0052 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0054 USD

2020 LKR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0055. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.0052.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0053, 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 0.0055 was down 3.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0057, 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 28 USD
2019 Average 28 USD
Yearly Trough Low 26 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.81 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0055
0.0052
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to USD 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 0.0054, compared to 0.0054 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) 0.0054
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0054

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 USD (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0053). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0055).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 0.0055) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0055), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 0.0055
2019 Avg (January) 0.0055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0055 0.0055 0.0055
February 0.0055 0.0055 0.0055
March 0.0055 0.0053 0.0054
April 0.0053 0.0052 0.0052
May 0.0054 0.0052 0.0053
June 0.0054 0.0054 0.0054
July 0.0054 0.0054 0.0054
August 0.0055 0.0054 0.0054
September 0.0054 0.0054 0.0054
October 0.0054 0.0054 0.0054
November 0.0054 0.0054 0.0054
December 0.0054 0.0053 0.0053