YEARLY HIGH
2.5823 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.4431 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
2.5041 LKR

2020 BTN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the BTN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 2.5823. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 14, dropping to 2.4431.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1392 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.5472 to the December average rate of 2.5422, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.20% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 2.5823 was down 1.69% compared to the 2019 peak of 2.6268, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,912 LKR
2019 Average 12,697 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 12,216 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 696.12 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

2.5564
2.4459
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BTN 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: JanтАУJun) was 2.5046, compared to 2.5036 in the second half (H2: JulтАУDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (JanтАУJun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (JanтАУJun) 2.5046
H2 Avg (JulтАУDec) 2.5036

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was August, with a trading range of 0.0979 LKR (High: 2.5416 / Low: 2.4437). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0283 LKR (High: 2.4921 / Low: 2.4638).

August Spread (Volatile) ┬▒0.0979
July Spread (Stable) ┬▒0.0283

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and September, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0544 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0544

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 2.5422) against the same month in 2019 (average: 2.5463), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0042 (-0.16%).

2020 Avg (December) 2.5422
2019 Avg (December) 2.5463

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Month High Low Average
January 2.5680 2.5255 2.5472
February 2.5518 2.5187 2.5411
March 2.5187 2.4490 2.4867
April 2.5558 2.4803 2.5174
May 2.5380 2.4465 2.4799
June 2.4741 2.4431 2.4551
July 2.4921 2.4638 2.4798
August 2.5416 2.4437 2.4811
September 2.5589 2.5066 2.5208
October 2.5214 2.4724 2.5076
November 2.5128 2.4711 2.4901
December 2.5823 2.5174 2.5422