2020 PEN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

57.4624 LKR

YEARLY LOW

50.4456 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.1014 LKR

2020 PEN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PEN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 57.4624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 16, dropping to 50.4456.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.0169 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.5592 to the December average rate of 51.9814, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 57.4624 was up 4.86% compared to the 2019 peak of 54.8017, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 287,312 LKR

2019 Average 267,758 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 252,228 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,084.30 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

56.8732

50.7364

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 54.3100, compared to 51.8929 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.4171 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 54.3100

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.8929

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.4102 LKR (High: 55.2376 / Low: 51.8274). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6355 LKR (High: 51.5449 / Low: 50.9094).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.4102

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6355

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2020. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 1.4834 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4834

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 56.3618) against the same month in 2019 (average: 52.9206), the exchange rate shifted by +3.4413 (+6.50%).

2020 Avg (April) 56.3618

2019 Avg (April) 52.9206

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.8660	53.5983	54.5592
February	53.9813	52.6460	53.5536
March	55.2376	51.8274	52.9927
April	57.4624	55.0062	56.3618
May	56.4582	54.1250	54.8784
June	54.6144	52.6564	53.5141
July	53.1312	52.4302	52.8405
August	52.7143	51.2423	51.9582
September	52.6254	51.3725	52.0450
October	51.5449	50.9094	51.2845
November	51.7270	50.4456	51.2478
December	52.7245	51.1700	51.9814