2020 SAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

51.4662 LKR

YEARLY LOW

48.2188 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.4124 LKR

2020 SAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 51.4662. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 48.2188.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.2474 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.3631 to the December average rate of 49.8907, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 51.4662 was up 4.85% compared to the 2019 peak of 49.0872, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 257,331 LKR

2019 Average 238,172 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 241,094 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16,237.05 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

51.2332

48.1022

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 49.4015, compared to 49.4234 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0219 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.4015

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.4234

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.9178 LKR (High: 50.3568 / Low: 48.4390). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1694 LKR (High: 48.5154 / Low: 48.3461).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.9178

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1694

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 1.0677 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0677

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 50.9722) against the same month in 2019 (average: 46.6152), the exchange rate shifted by +4.3571 (+9.35%).

2020 Avg (April) 50.9722

2019 Avg (April) 46.6152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.5972	48.2188	48.3631
February	48.5154	48.3461	48.4055
March	50.3568	48.4390	49.2148
April	51.4662	50.3338	50.9722
May	50.7288	49.4181	49.9046
June	49.7692	49.3256	49.5486
July	49.6635	49.4714	49.5396
August	49.6777	48.7544	49.3206
September	49.5552	49.1185	49.3322
October	49.2879	49.0964	49.1602
November	49.5463	49.1296	49.2969
December	50.7093	49.3748	49.8907