2020 MVR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

12.5609 LKR

YEARLY LOW

11.7019 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.0196 LKR

2020 MVR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MVR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 12.5609. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 11.7019.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8590 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7398 to the December average rate of 12.1435, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.44% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 12.5609 was up 6.04% compared to the 2019 peak of 11.8455, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 62,805 LKR

2019 Average 57,842 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 58,510 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,294.95 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.4986

11.6708

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 12.0068, compared to 12.0325 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0258 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.0068

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.0325

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.5856 LKR (High: 12.3113 / Low: 11.7257). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0477 LKR (High: 12.0971 / Low: 12.0494).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.5856

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0477

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 0.3141 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 12.4296) against the same month in 2019 (average: 11.3295), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1001 (+9.71%).

2020 Avg (April) 12.4296

2019 Avg (April) 11.3295

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.7998	11.7019	11.7398
February	11.8047	11.7257	11.7516
March	12.3113	11.7257	11.9636
April	12.5609	12.2958	12.4296
May	12.2915	12.0144	12.1156
June	12.1249	11.9349	12.0402
July	12.0971	12.0494	12.0631
August	12.0904	11.8717	12.0060
September	12.0624	11.9548	12.0110
October	12.0038	11.9546	11.9693
November	12.0594	11.9579	12.0022
December	12.3463	12.0164	12.1435