2020 LKR to YER Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3838 YER

YEARLY LOW

1.2934 YER

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3503 YER

2020 LKR to YER Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to YER exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 1.3838. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 1.2934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0905 YER. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3798 to the December average rate of 1.3373, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.3838 was down 3.62% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.4358, 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 6,919 YER

2019 Average 7,007 YER

Yearly Trough Low 6,467 YER

Transaction Impact: A difference of 452.25 YER purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.3871

1.2988

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to YER 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 1.3502, compared to 1.3505 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3502

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3505

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0564 YER (High: 1.3768 / Low: 1.3204). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0045 YER (High: 1.3803 / Low: 1.3758).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0564

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0045

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 0.0486 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0486

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 1.3798) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.3764), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0033 (+0.24%).

2020 Avg (January) 1.3798

2019 Avg (January) 1.3764

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3838	1.3732	1.3798
February	1.3803	1.3758	1.3786
March	1.3768	1.3204	1.3548
April	1.3219	1.2934	1.3062
May	1.3486	1.3140	1.3354
June	1.3527	1.3405	1.3464
July	1.3491	1.3440	1.3472
August	1.3691	1.3437	1.3535
September	1.3589	1.3468	1.3531
October	1.3591	1.3545	1.3577
November	1.3589	1.3472	1.3541
December	1.3520	1.3159	1.3373