2020 SRD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

25.9539 LKR

YEARLY LOW

13.0154 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.6282 LKR

2020 SRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 25.9539. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on October 11, dropping to 13.0154.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9385 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.3276 to the December average rate of 13.2239, the exchange rate registered a net change of -45.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.9539 was up 5.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 24.5341, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 129,769 LKR

2019 Average 119,776 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 65,077 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,692.30 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

26.9658

11.7607

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SRD 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 24.8703, compared to 18.3862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 6.4841 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.8703

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.3862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was September, with a trading range of 11.8538 LKR (High: 24.9235 / Low: 13.0697). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0451 LKR (High: 13.0606 / Low: 13.0154).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.8538

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0451

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 8.2578 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -8.2578

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 25.6987) against the same month in 2019 (average: 23.4411), the exchange rate shifted by +2.2576 (+9.63%).

2020 Avg (April) 25.6987

2019 Avg (April) 23.4411

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	24.4444	24.2575	24.3276
February	24.3990	24.3200	24.3476
March	25.4216	24.3761	24.7786
April	25.9539	25.3896	25.6987
May	25.5455	24.8889	25.1380
June	25.0367	24.8149	24.9309
July	24.9793	24.8809	24.9152
August	24.9819	24.5139	24.8021
September	24.9235	13.0697	21.2856
October	13.0606	13.0154	13.0278
November	13.1295	13.0190	13.0625
December	13.4419	13.0855	13.2239