2020 LKR to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1373.5268 VEF

YEARLY LOW

1283.7489 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1340.3515 VEF

2020 LKR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1373.5268. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 1283.7489.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 89.7779 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1369.5668 to the December average rate of 1327.6755, 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 1373.5268 was down 3.64% compared to the 2019 peak of 1425.4028, 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 6,867,634 VEF

2019 Average 6,955,596 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 6,418,744 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 448,889.56 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1376.8683

1289.2501

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VEF 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 1340.2226, compared to 1340.4804 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2578 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1340.2226

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1340.4804

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 56.2175 VEF (High: 1366.8435 / Low: 1310.6260). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 4.4377 VEF (High: 1369.9951 / Low: 1365.5573).

March Spread (Volatile) ±56.2175

February Spread (Stable) ±4.4377

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 48.3098 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -48.3098

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1369.5668) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1366.2535), the exchange rate shifted by +3.3133 (+0.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 1369.5668

2019 Avg (January) 1366.2535

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1373.5268	1363.0240	1369.5668
February	1369.9951	1365.5573	1368.4426
March	1366.8435	1310.6260	1344.8614
April	1312.2794	1283.7489	1296.5516
May	1338.6775	1304.2717	1325.4792
June	1342.6714	1330.7779	1336.4340
July	1339.1080	1333.8346	1337.2666
August	1359.1570	1333.6974	1343.4035
September	1348.8332	1336.8219	1342.9402
October	1348.8613	1344.2003	1347.5852
November	1348.4910	1337.1421	1344.0111
December	1341.6421	1306.0680	1327.6755