YEARLY HIGH
25.0815 LKR
YEARLY LOW
23.5061 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
24.0130 LKR

2020 GTQ to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the GTQ to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 22, valuing the pair at 25.0815. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 23.5061.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.5754 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.5688 to the December average rate of 23.9806, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.75% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 25.0815 was up 5.74% compared to the 2019 peak of 23.7194, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 125,407 LKR
2019 Average 116,026 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 117,530 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,877.18 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

24.9916
23.4395
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 24.1233, compared to 23.9028 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2205 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 24.1233
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.9028

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.9475 LKR (High: 24.5700 / Low: 23.6224). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1022 LKR (High: 24.1820 / Low: 24.0797).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.9475
July Spread (Stable) ±0.1022

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 0.5073 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5073

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 24.8623) against the same month in 2019 (average: 22.8529), the exchange rate shifted by +2.0094 (+8.79%).

2020 Avg (April) 24.8623
2019 Avg (April) 22.8529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 23.6791 23.5061 23.5688
February 23.8524 23.6724 23.7580
March 24.5700 23.6224 24.0317
April 25.0815 24.5780 24.8623
May 24.6848 24.1475 24.3549
June 24.2652 24.0719 24.1641
July 24.1820 24.0797 24.1397
August 24.1886 23.7423 24.0128
September 24.0569 23.7347 23.8558
October 23.7717 23.6391 23.6955
November 23.8434 23.6391 23.7322
December 24.3910 23.7399 23.9806