2020 PYG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0299 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0262 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0274 LKR

2020 PYG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the PYG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.0299. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 29, dropping to 0.0262.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0037 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0279 to the December average rate of 0.0269, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.46% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.0299 was down 2.77% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.0307, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 149 LKR

2019 Average 143 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 131 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 18.55 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.0298

0.0260

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0283, compared to 0.0266 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0017 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0283

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0266

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was December, with a trading range of 0.0017 LKR (High: 0.0281 / Low: 0.0264). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0264 / Low: 0.0262).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017

November Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and April, 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 0.0009 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0009

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.0295) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.0281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0014 (+4.86%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.0295

2019 Avg (April) 0.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0281	0.0278	0.0279
February	0.0280	0.0277	0.0278
March	0.0288	0.0277	0.0281
April	0.0299	0.0289	0.0295
May	0.0292	0.0280	0.0285
June	0.0280	0.0274	0.0277
July	0.0274	0.0267	0.0270
August	0.0268	0.0263	0.0266
September	0.0267	0.0264	0.0265
October	0.0265	0.0262	0.0263
November	0.0264	0.0262	0.0263
December	0.0281	0.0264	0.0269