2020 SZL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0525 LKR

YEARLY LOW

10.0041 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3301 LKR

2020 SZL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the SZL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 13.0525. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 7, dropping to 10.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0484 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.6399 to the December average rate of 12.5653, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.0525 was down 2.40% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.3733, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 65,263 LKR

2019 Average 61,895 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 50,021 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,242.02 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.8722

10.0848

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SZL 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 11.2322, compared to 11.4280 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2322

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4280

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.3988 LKR (High: 11.9149 / Low: 10.5161). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3732 LKR (High: 11.4293 / Low: 11.0561).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.3988

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3732

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9876 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9876

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 12.5653) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.5733), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0080 (-0.06%).

2020 Avg (December) 12.5653

2019 Avg (December) 12.5733

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	12.9480	12.2795	12.6399
February	12.3184	11.8933	12.1174
March	11.9149	10.5161	11.1298
April	10.6295	10.0840	10.3304
May	10.7214	10.0041	10.3171
June	11.1770	10.6716	10.8586
July	11.2896	10.7957	11.0878
August	11.1526	10.4247	10.7575
September	11.4749	10.8121	11.0543
October	11.4293	11.0561	11.1992
November	12.1800	11.3065	11.9040
December	13.0525	12.1319	12.5653