YEARLY HIGH
0.2465 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.2048 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2263 UYU

2020 LKR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 19, valuing the pair at 0.2465. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.2048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0418 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2058 to the December average rate of 0.2267, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2465 was up 17.10% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2105, 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 1,233 UYU
2019 Average 986 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 1,024 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 208.78 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2345
0.2032
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to UYU 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 0.2223, compared to 0.2303 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0079 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2303

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0323 UYU (High: 0.2465 / Low: 0.2142). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 UYU (High: 0.2309 / Low: 0.2287).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0323
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0052 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0052

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2020: 0.2319) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.1865), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0454 (+24.34%).

2020 Avg (March) 0.2319
2019 Avg (March) 0.1865

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2072 0.2048 0.2058
February 0.2142 0.2069 0.2092
March 0.2465 0.2142 0.2319
April 0.2328 0.2224 0.2267
May 0.2349 0.2231 0.2311
June 0.2332 0.2258 0.2295
July 0.2359 0.2266 0.2319
August 0.2328 0.2281 0.2306
September 0.2309 0.2287 0.2297
October 0.2327 0.2297 0.2313
November 0.2334 0.2295 0.2314
December 0.2297 0.2222 0.2267