YEARLY HIGH
0.0695 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0642 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0661 LKR

2020 MNT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MNT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 0.0642.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0053 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0671 to the December average rate of 0.0656, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0695 was down 6.73% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0746, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 348 LKR
2019 Average 348 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 321 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 26.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0693
0.0643
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MNT 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 0.0670, compared to 0.0651 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0020 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0651

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0027 LKR (High: 0.0686 / Low: 0.0659). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 LKR (High: 0.0675 / Low: 0.0670).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0027
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0018 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0018

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0689) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0700), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-1.69%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0689
2019 Avg (April) 0.0700

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0675 0.0670 0.0671
February 0.0670 0.0659 0.0661
March 0.0686 0.0659 0.0670
April 0.0695 0.0680 0.0689
May 0.0684 0.0663 0.0671
June 0.0663 0.0658 0.0661
July 0.0659 0.0652 0.0655
August 0.0654 0.0642 0.0649
September 0.0652 0.0645 0.0647
October 0.0650 0.0644 0.0647
November 0.0654 0.0645 0.0649
December 0.0666 0.0648 0.0656