2020 QAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

53.1696 LKR

YEARLY LOW

49.7103 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.9260 LKR

2020 QAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the QAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 53.1696. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 49.7103.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.4593 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.8325 to the December average rate of 51.3963, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 53.1696 was up 5.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 50.2529, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 265,848 LKR

2019 Average 245,346 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 248,551 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 17,296.70 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

52.9191

49.5519

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 50.9410, compared to 50.9110 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0301 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 50.9410

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.9110

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.1557 LKR (High: 52.0793 / Low: 49.9236). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1607 LKR (High: 49.9775 / Low: 49.8168).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.1557

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1607

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 1.1600 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.1600

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 52.6385) against the same month in 2019 (average: 48.0156), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6229 (+9.63%).

2020 Avg (April) 52.6385

2019 Avg (April) 48.0156

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.0703	49.7103	49.8325
February	49.9775	49.8168	49.8721
March	52.0793	49.9236	50.7583
April	53.1696	52.0065	52.6385
May	52.3222	50.6152	51.4785
June	51.2836	50.8293	51.0664
July	51.1561	50.9646	51.0348
August	51.1677	50.2127	50.7908
September	51.0594	50.5931	50.8208
October	50.7715	50.5950	50.6445
November	51.0430	50.6100	50.7788
December	52.2539	50.8648	51.3963