2020 MYR to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 MYR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the MYR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 46.8208. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 41.7970.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0238 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.4905 to the December average rate of 46.1421, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 46.8208 was up 5.19% compared to the 2019 peak of 44.5099, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 20,000 MYR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
MYR to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 43.6598, compared to 44.6438 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9840 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.1669 LKR (High: 43.9640 / Low: 41.7970). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2866 LKR (High: 44.5390 / Low: 44.2524).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.8537 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 46.1421) against the same month in 2019 (average: 43.7047), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4374 (+5.58%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44.7112 | 44.2158 | 44.4905 |
| February | 44.2934 | 42.9255 | 43.6660 |
| March | 43.9640 | 41.7970 | 43.0246 |
| April | 44.6378 | 43.5026 | 44.0635 |
| May | 44.3324 | 42.5396 | 43.2098 |
| June | 43.6962 | 43.1125 | 43.5047 |
| July | 43.8283 | 43.3464 | 43.5667 |
| August | 44.7281 | 43.6180 | 44.1655 |
| September | 45.0801 | 44.2025 | 44.5934 |
| October | 44.5390 | 44.2524 | 44.4138 |
| November | 45.6148 | 44.2109 | 44.9815 |
| December | 46.8208 | 45.6176 | 46.1421 |