YEARLY HIGH
47.6176 LKR
YEARLY LOW
40.8689 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
43.7458 LKR

2020 RON to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the RON to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 47.6176. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 40.8689.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.7487 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 42.1589 to the December average rate of 46.7775, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.96% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 47.6176 was up 5.49% compared to the 2019 peak of 45.1410, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 238,088 LKR
2019 Average 210,747 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 204,345 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33,743.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

47.3096
40.9250
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 42.4241, compared to 45.0675 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6435 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.4241
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.0675

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was July, with a trading range of 2.4093 LKR (High: 45.6006 / Low: 43.1912). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7299 LKR (High: 44.8768 / Low: 44.1469).

July Spread (Volatile) ±2.4093
October Spread (Stable) ±0.7299

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.7660 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7660

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 46.7775) against the same month in 2019 (average: 42.1407), the exchange rate shifted by +4.6369 (+11.00%).

2020 Avg (December) 46.7775
2019 Avg (December) 42.1407

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 42.7469 41.8113 42.1589
February 42.1157 40.8689 41.4570
March 43.3689 40.9678 42.3063
April 43.5762 42.5812 43.0709
May 43.2259 41.7456 42.3049
June 43.6209 42.6186 43.2464
July 45.6006 43.1912 44.0134
August 45.8689 44.6406 45.2478
September 45.7831 44.1601 44.8728
October 44.8768 44.1469 44.5225
November 45.5087 44.1182 44.9712
December 47.6176 46.1063 46.7775