YEARLY HIGH
274.1883 LKR
YEARLY LOW
247.4450 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
258.2826 LKR

2020 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 274.1883. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 247.4450.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 26.7434 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 250.3793 to the December average rate of 269.2470, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.54% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 274.1883 was up 7.43% compared to the 2019 peak of 255.2270, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,370,942 LKR
2019 Average 1,236,242 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,237,225 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 133,716.80 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

271.3065
246.5929
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 254.3688, compared to 262.1964 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.8276 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 254.3688
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 262.1964

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 9.5924 LKR (High: 259.0820 / Low: 249.4895). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0818 LKR (High: 261.0989 / Low: 260.0171).

March Spread (Volatile) ±9.5924
October Spread (Stable) ±1.0818

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 5.6340 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.6340

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 269.2470) against the same month in 2019 (average: 249.9155), the exchange rate shifted by +19.3315 (+7.74%).

2020 Avg (December) 269.2470
2019 Avg (December) 249.9155

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 252.3691 249.5467 250.3793
February 249.9006 247.4450 248.6524
March 259.0820 249.4895 253.5326
April 263.6010 258.7875 261.3808
May 261.2069 252.9220 255.7468
June 257.9786 255.1765 256.5210
July 261.7698 256.1597 258.1880
August 263.6780 257.6978 261.1236
September 264.2351 260.0603 261.3293
October 261.0989 260.0171 260.5040
November 265.2851 260.1588 262.7864
December 274.1883 265.7748 269.2470