2020 TOP to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2020.
2020 TOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020
During 2020, the TOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 30, valuing the pair at 83.1646. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 23, dropping to 77.3976.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.7670 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 78.9992 to the December average rate of 81.9535, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 83.1646 was up 2.80% compared to the 2019 peak of 80.8975, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.
TOP to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 80.2064, compared to 80.9341 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7277 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 3.5356 LKR (High: 80.9332 / Low: 77.3976). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3813 LKR (High: 78.6067 / Low: 78.2254).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween February and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.3120 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 82.0571) against the same month in 2019 (average: 77.0497), the exchange rate shifted by +5.0075 (+6.50%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.7744 | 78.3201 | 78.9992 |
| February | 78.6067 | 78.2254 | 78.3914 |
| March | 80.9332 | 77.3976 | 78.6840 |
| April | 83.1646 | 80.7137 | 82.0571 |
| May | 82.6346 | 80.3323 | 81.2244 |
| June | 82.2910 | 81.1475 | 81.8820 |
| July | 81.9188 | 81.2950 | 81.5024 |
| August | 81.9560 | 80.0835 | 81.1081 |
| September | 82.1274 | 79.9275 | 81.0013 |
| October | 80.1429 | 79.2261 | 79.6893 |
| November | 81.2529 | 79.2244 | 80.3500 |
| December | 83.1479 | 81.1364 | 81.9535 |