2020 TRY to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

30.9480 LKR

YEARLY LOW

21.6303 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

26.6474 LKR

2020 TRY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the TRY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 13, valuing the pair at 30.9480. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 7, dropping to 21.6303.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.3177 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 30.6233 to the December average rate of 24.3103, the exchange rate registered a net change of -20.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 30.9480 was down 10.47% compared to the 2019 peak of 34.5653, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,547,401 LKR

2019 Average 1,574,368 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,081,514 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 465,886.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

31.3651

22.4628

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

TRY 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 28.6704, compared to 24.6244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.0459 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 28.6704

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 24.6244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was November, with a trading range of 2.8949 LKR (High: 24.5251 / Low: 21.6303). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6006 LKR (High: 27.2073 / Low: 26.6067).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.8949

July Spread (Stable) ±0.6006

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 1.6216 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6216

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2020: 30.6233) against the same month in 2019 (average: 33.9425), the exchange rate shifted by -3.3192 (-9.78%).

2020 Avg (January) 30.6233

2019 Avg (January) 33.9425

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	30.9480	30.3294	30.6233
February	30.3597	29.1325	29.9365
March	29.9446	28.3586	29.1279
April	28.6883	27.4441	27.9815
May	27.6460	26.2515	27.0802
June	27.7243	27.0844	27.2729
July	27.2073	26.6067	27.0437
August	26.7685	24.8831	25.4221
September	25.2187	23.6660	24.5177
October	23.8337	22.0798	23.2047
November	24.5251	21.6303	23.2482
December	25.4278	23.5629	24.3103