2020 MDL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.2884 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.2035 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.7610 LKR

2020 MDL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MDL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 1, valuing the pair at 11.2884. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 25, dropping to 10.2035.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0849 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.4439 to the December average rate of 10.8865, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 11.2884 was up 5.39% compared to the 2019 peak of 10.7110, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,442 LKR

2019 Average 51,003 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 51,017 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,424.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

11.2667

10.2598

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 10.5435, compared to 10.9784 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4349 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.5435

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9784

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was April, with a trading range of 0.6664 LKR (High: 10.9350 / Low: 10.2687). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1421 LKR (High: 10.8865 / Low: 10.7444).

April Spread (Volatile) ±0.6664

November Spread (Stable) ±0.1421

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.2275 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2020: 11.1316) against the same month in 2019 (average: 10.2118), the exchange rate shifted by +0.9198 (+9.01%).

2020 Avg (September) 11.1316

2019 Avg (September) 10.2118

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.6206	10.2675	10.4439
February	10.5301	10.2035	10.3437
March	10.5677	10.3590	10.4647
April	10.9350	10.2687	10.5753
May	10.6929	10.4857	10.5971
June	10.9487	10.6768	10.8362
July	11.2349	10.7919	10.9644
August	11.2883	11.0057	11.1828
September	11.2884	10.9698	11.1316
October	10.9983	10.7850	10.9040
November	10.8865	10.7444	10.8013
December	11.0900	10.7163	10.8865