YEARLY HIGH
142.0278 LKR
YEARLY LOW
128.2207 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
133.6899 LKR

2020 LYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 142.0278. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 128.2207.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8071 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 129.6257 to the December average rate of 139.1859, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 142.0278 was up 7.68% compared to the 2019 peak of 131.8947, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 710,139 LKR
2019 Average 638,826 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 641,103 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,035.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

140.2078
127.9448
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 131.7613, compared to 135.6186 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.8573 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 131.7613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 135.6186

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 5.4211 LKR (High: 134.4038 / Low: 128.9827). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.8540 LKR (High: 129.9859 / Low: 129.1318).

March Spread (Volatile) ±5.4211
January Spread (Stable) ±0.8540

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 3.3207 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -3.3207

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 139.1859) against the same month in 2019 (average: 129.2137), the exchange rate shifted by +9.9722 (+7.72%).

2020 Avg (December) 139.1859
2019 Avg (December) 129.2137

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 129.9859 129.1318 129.6257
February 129.7884 128.2207 128.9667
March 134.4038 128.9827 131.5886
April 136.7660 134.0454 135.5505
May 134.1678 131.1037 132.2298
June 133.6728 131.3123 132.6063
July 134.6655 132.6314 133.5158
August 136.3173 133.2234 134.9522
September 136.4718 134.1853 135.2808
October 135.5565 133.9784 134.8104
November 137.2558 134.4794 135.9664
December 142.0278 137.5208 139.1859