2020 LKR to STD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

121.5313 STD

YEARLY LOW

107.6682 STD

YEARLY AVERAGE

116.0729 STD

2020 LKR to STD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the LKR to STD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 14, valuing the pair at 121.5313. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 107.6682.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8631 STD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 118.8346 to the December average rate of 110.4675, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 121.5313 was down 1.17% compared to the 2019 peak of 122.9742, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 607,657 STD

2019 Average 596,522 STD

Yearly Trough Low 538,341 STD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,315.47 STD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

121.8588

109.4320

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to STD 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 118.4132, compared to 113.7327 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6804 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 118.4132

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 113.7327

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 4.9103 STD (High: 112.5785 / Low: 107.6682). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7016 STD (High: 114.1671 / Low: 113.4656).

December Spread (Volatile) ±4.9103

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7016

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 4.5505 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.5505

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2020: 120.8232) against the same month in 2019 (average: 117.9089), the exchange rate shifted by +2.9143 (+2.47%).

2020 Avg (February) 120.8232

2019 Avg (February) 117.9089

मासिक विश्लेषण

प्रत्येक कॅलेंडर महिन्यासाठी सांख्यिकीय सारांश.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	119.1783	118.2669	118.8346
February	121.5313	118.7667	120.8232
March	121.3046	116.7479	119.6233
April	116.7650	113.9229	115.0728
May	118.7918	115.7405	117.6214
June	119.1462	117.8245	118.5036
July	118.2391	115.1475	117.2996
August	116.3825	112.5695	114.1432
September	114.0014	112.3191	113.3004
October	114.1671	113.4656	113.8476
November	114.1849	112.4684	113.3379
December	112.5785	107.6682	110.4675

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