2020 LSL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0535 LKR

YEARLY LOW

9.9966 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3308 LKR

2020 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 13.0535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 9.9966.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0569 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6395 to the December average rate of 12.5731, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.0535 was down 2.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.3750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,267 LKR

2019 Average 61,893 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 49,983 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,284.33 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.8710

10.0936

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 11.2325, compared to 11.4290 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1965 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2325

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4290

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3821 LKR (High: 11.9030 / Low: 10.5209). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3636 LKR (High: 11.3966 / Low: 11.0331).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3821

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3636

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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9970 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9970

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 12.5731) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.5761), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0030 (-0.02%).

2020 Avg (December) 12.5731

2019 Avg (December) 12.5761

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9480	12.2754	12.6395
February	12.2959	11.8095	12.1234
March	11.9030	10.5209	11.1264
April	10.6324	10.0793	10.3323
May	10.7133	9.9966	10.3251
June	11.1445	10.6444	10.8485
July	11.2808	10.8433	11.0912
August	11.1568	10.4284	10.7619
September	11.4638	10.8133	11.0537
October	11.3966	11.0331	11.1972
November	12.1749	11.3231	11.8969
December	13.0535	12.1311	12.5731