YEARLY HIGH
3.3470 XAF
YEARLY LOW
2.8275 XAF
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.1035 XAF

2020 LKR to XAF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to XAF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 20, valuing the pair at 3.3470. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 2.8275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5195 XAF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.2561 to the December average rate of 2.8793, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 3.3470 was down 0.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 3.3626, 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 16,735 XAF
2019 Average 16,398 XAF
Yearly Trough Low 14,137 XAF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,597.45 XAF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

3.3522
2.8363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XAF 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 3.2096, compared to 2.9974 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.2096
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.9974

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.1834 XAF (High: 3.3029 / Low: 3.1195). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0476 XAF (High: 3.0485 / Low: 3.0009).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.1834
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0476

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.1157 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 3.3092) against the same month in 2019 (average: 3.2369), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0723 (+2.23%).

2020 Avg (February) 3.3092
2019 Avg (February) 3.2369

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 3.2818 3.2072 3.2561
February 3.3470 3.2589 3.3092
March 3.3029 3.1195 3.2063
April 3.1866 3.1152 3.1495
May 3.2454 3.1034 3.2015
June 3.1697 3.1054 3.1348
July 3.1388 2.9766 3.0813
August 3.0399 2.9543 2.9977
September 3.0434 2.9599 3.0078
October 3.0485 3.0009 3.0231
November 3.0573 2.9569 2.9950
December 2.9236 2.8275 2.8793