2020 MWK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2636 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2404 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2492 LKR

2020 MWK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the MWK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 26, valuing the pair at 0.2636. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2404.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0232 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2464 to the December average rate of 0.2440, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.2636 was up 4.14% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.2531, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,318 LKR

2019 Average 1,217 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,202 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 115.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.2621

0.2416

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MWK 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 0.2520, compared to 0.2465 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0055 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2520

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2465

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0104 LKR (High: 0.2570 / Low: 0.2466). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LKR (High: 0.2472 / Low: 0.2455).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0104

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0058 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0058

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.2604) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.2402), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0203 (+8.43%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.2604

2019 Avg (April) 0.2402

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2472	0.2455	0.2464
February	0.2486	0.2461	0.2472
March	0.2570	0.2466	0.2510
April	0.2636	0.2575	0.2604
May	0.2592	0.2521	0.2547
June	0.2537	0.2506	0.2521
July	0.2531	0.2501	0.2521
August	0.2506	0.2455	0.2481
September	0.2484	0.2456	0.2468
October	0.2462	0.2432	0.2446
November	0.2449	0.2422	0.2433
December	0.2475	0.2404	0.2440