YEARLY HIGH
22.1188 LKR
YEARLY LOW
20.7134 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
21.1937 LKR

2020 SVC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SVC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 22.1188. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 19, dropping to 20.7134.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4055 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7338 to the December average rate of 21.3890, 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 22.1188 was up 5.59% compared to the 2019 peak of 20.9469, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 110,594 LKR
2019 Average 102,103 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 103,567 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,027.36 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

22.0285
20.6161
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 21.2011, compared to 21.1862 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.2011
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.1862

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.8426 LKR (High: 21.6297 / Low: 20.7871). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0419 LKR (High: 20.7553 / Low: 20.7134).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8426
January Spread (Stable) ±0.0419

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 0.4789 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4789

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 21.9108) against the same month in 2019 (average: 19.9795), the exchange rate shifted by +1.9313 (+9.67%).

2020 Avg (April) 21.9108
2019 Avg (April) 19.9795

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.7553 20.7134 20.7338
February 20.8008 20.7315 20.7523
March 21.6297 20.7871 21.1281
April 22.1188 21.6552 21.9108
May 21.7718 21.2225 21.4318
June 21.3381 21.1482 21.2500
July 21.2749 21.2106 21.2366
August 21.2908 20.8989 21.1409
September 21.2515 21.0444 21.1464
October 21.1421 21.0496 21.0739
November 21.2328 21.0646 21.1304
December 21.7414 21.1704 21.3890