YEARLY HIGH
0.0040 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0036 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0039 XDR

2020 LKR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 21, valuing the pair at 0.0040. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.0036.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0040 to the December average rate of 0.0037, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.00% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0040 was down 2.44% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0041, 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 20 XDR
2019 Average 20 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 18 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.97 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0041
0.0037
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XDR 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 0.0039, compared to 0.0038 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0039
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0038

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0040 / Low: 0.0039). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.0038 / Low: 0.0038).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 0.0040) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0040), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0000 (+0.20%).

2020 Avg (February) 0.0040
2019 Avg (February) 0.0040

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
February 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
March 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
April 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
May 0.0040 0.0038 0.0039
June 0.0039 0.0039 0.0039
July 0.0039 0.0038 0.0039
August 0.0039 0.0038 0.0038
September 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
October 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
November 0.0038 0.0038 0.0038
December 0.0038 0.0036 0.0037