YEARLY HIGH
4.9961 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.5741 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
4.7305 LKR

2020 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 4.9961. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 4.5741.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4219 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9591 to the December average rate of 4.7262, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 4.9961 was down 6.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 5.3485, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,980 LKR
2019 Average 25,121 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 22,871 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,109.68 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

4.9927
4.5890
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 4.8046, compared to 4.6565 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1481 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.8046
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.6565

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.2137 LKR (High: 4.9215 / Low: 4.7078). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0650 LKR (High: 4.6635 / Low: 4.5985).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2137
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0650

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.1353 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1353

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 4.9591) against the same month in 2019 (average: 5.3054), the exchange rate shifted by -0.3463 (-6.53%).

2020 Avg (January) 4.9591
2019 Avg (January) 5.3054

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9961 4.9194 4.9591
February 4.9468 4.8246 4.8793
March 4.9215 4.7078 4.8104
April 4.9260 4.7893 4.8312
May 4.7797 4.6299 4.6959
June 4.6910 4.6152 4.6515
July 4.6949 4.6038 4.6502
August 4.6949 4.5741 4.6573
September 4.7023 4.6229 4.6500
October 4.6538 4.5884 4.6227
November 4.6635 4.5985 4.6325
December 4.8166 4.6279 4.7262