2020 LRD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1874 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.9163 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9725 LKR

2020 LRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 1.1874. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 27, dropping to 0.9163.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2711 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.9478 to the December average rate of 1.1607, the exchange rate registered a net change of 22.46% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 1.1874 was up 2.16% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.1624, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,937 LKR

2019 Average 4,845 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,582 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,355.62 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.1844

0.9001

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to LKR 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 0.9421, compared to 1.0030 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0609 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.0030

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 0.1804 LKR (High: 1.1874 / Low: 1.0071). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0044 LKR (High: 0.9352 / Low: 0.9308).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1804

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0044

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0240 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0240

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2020: 1.1175) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.8994), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2181 (+24.25%).

2020 Avg (November) 1.1175

2019 Avg (November) 0.8994

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9718	0.9296	0.9478
February	0.9305	0.9163	0.9238
March	0.9573	0.9193	0.9345
April	0.9776	0.9557	0.9676
May	0.9616	0.9356	0.9448
June	0.9377	0.9300	0.9340
July	0.9352	0.9308	0.9323
August	0.9348	0.9171	0.9281
September	0.9332	0.9241	0.9293
October	1.0071	0.9285	0.9500
November	1.1874	1.0071	1.1175
December	1.1797	1.1277	1.1607