2020 XAF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3537 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2988 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3227 LKR

2020 XAF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XAF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 0.3537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 0.2988.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0549 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3071 to the December average rate of 0.3473, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.3537 was up 9.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.3216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,768 LKR

2019 Average 1,525 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,494 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 274.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.3519

0.2977

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.3117, compared to 0.3338 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0221 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3117

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3338

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0178 LKR (High: 0.3206 / Low: 0.3028). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0052 LKR (High: 0.3332 / Low: 0.3280).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0178

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0052

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0051 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0051

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 0.3473) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.3070), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0404 (+13.14%).

2020 Avg (December) 0.3473

2019 Avg (December) 0.3070

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3118	0.3047	0.3071
February	0.3069	0.2988	0.3022
March	0.3206	0.3028	0.3120
April	0.3210	0.3138	0.3175
May	0.3222	0.3081	0.3124
June	0.3220	0.3155	0.3190
July	0.3360	0.3186	0.3246
August	0.3385	0.3290	0.3336
September	0.3379	0.3286	0.3325
October	0.3332	0.3280	0.3308
November	0.3382	0.3271	0.3339
December	0.3537	0.3420	0.3473