YEARLY HIGH
0.6567 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.5746 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6255 VUV

2020 LKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 13, valuing the pair at 0.6567. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 27, dropping to 0.5746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0821 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6369 to the December average rate of 0.5892, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.48% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.6567 was down 0.22% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.6581, 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 3,283 VUV
2019 Average 3,180 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 2,873 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 410.49 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.6544
0.5833
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VUV 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 0.6411, compared to 0.6098 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0313 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6411
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6098

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.0309 VUV (High: 0.6567 / Low: 0.6258). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0097 VUV (High: 0.6422 / Low: 0.6326).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.0309
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0097

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0193 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0193

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.6388) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6358), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0030 (+0.48%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.6388
2019 Avg (April) 0.6358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6422 0.6326 0.6369
February 0.6535 0.6385 0.6481
March 0.6565 0.6355 0.6485
April 0.6567 0.6258 0.6388
May 0.6543 0.6342 0.6450
June 0.6428 0.6205 0.6295
July 0.6246 0.6141 0.6207
August 0.6217 0.6057 0.6135
September 0.6155 0.6050 0.6108
October 0.6209 0.6111 0.6160
November 0.6194 0.6014 0.6085
December 0.6012 0.5746 0.5892