YEARLY HIGH
23.6808 LKR
YEARLY LOW
21.3097 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
22.5285 LKR

2020 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 23.6808. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 3, dropping to 21.3097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3711 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.9068 to the December average rate of 23.2748, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.24% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 23.6808 was up 3.67% compared to the 2019 peak of 22.8420, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,404 LKR
2019 Average 108,939 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 106,548 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,855.68 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

23.4116
21.7700
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 22.3501, compared to 22.7069 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3568 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.3501
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7069

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.6405 LKR (High: 22.9501 / Low: 21.3097). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1537 LKR (High: 22.0974 / Low: 21.9437).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6405
February Spread (Stable) ±0.1537

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.5371 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 23.2748) against the same month in 2019 (average: 21.8771), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3977 (+6.39%).

2020 Avg (December) 23.2748
2019 Avg (December) 21.8771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 22.2196 21.7533 21.9068
February 22.0974 21.9437 22.0007
March 22.9501 21.3097 22.3209
April 23.2906 22.8222 23.0564
May 22.9708 22.1721 22.5192
June 22.4083 22.1742 22.2966
July 22.5283 22.2039 22.3315
August 22.5851 22.1184 22.4056
September 22.7658 22.3897 22.6191
October 22.8256 22.5731 22.7024
November 23.1649 22.7520 22.9080
December 23.6808 22.9928 23.2748