YEARLY HIGH
71.6227 LKR
YEARLY LOW
66.9413 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
68.6134 LKR

2020 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 71.6227. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 66.9413.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.6815 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.1349 to the December average rate of 69.2574, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 71.6227 was up 5.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 67.7046, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 358,114 LKR
2019 Average 330,535 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 334,706 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 23,407.41 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

71.2970
66.7565
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 68.6324, compared to 68.5944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 68.6324
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 68.5944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 2.8854 LKR (High: 70.1540 / Low: 67.2686). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2181 LKR (High: 67.3319 / Low: 67.1138).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.8854
February Spread (Stable) ±0.2181

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 1.5474 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.5474

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 70.9186) against the same month in 2019 (average: 64.6884), the exchange rate shifted by +6.2302 (+9.63%).

2020 Avg (April) 70.9186
2019 Avg (April) 64.6884

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.4571 66.9413 67.1349
February 67.3319 67.1138 67.1900
March 70.1540 67.2686 68.3796
April 71.6227 70.0656 70.9186
May 70.4958 68.6839 69.3712
June 69.0916 68.4796 68.7998
July 68.9333 68.6618 68.7564
August 68.9404 67.6490 68.4444
September 68.7793 68.1668 68.4663
October 68.4017 68.1654 68.2300
November 68.7628 68.1841 68.4117
December 70.3988 68.5322 69.2574