YEARLY HIGH
1.9441 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.6424 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.7741 LKR

2020 XPF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the XPF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 1.9441. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 20, dropping to 1.6424.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3018 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6882 to the December average rate of 1.9093, 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 1.9441 was up 9.98% compared to the 2019 peak of 1.7676, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,721 LKR
2019 Average 8,383 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,212 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,508.76 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

1.9341
1.6364
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.7134, compared to 1.8348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1214 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7134
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0979 LKR (High: 1.7621 / Low: 1.6643). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0286 LKR (High: 1.8318 / Low: 1.8032).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0979
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0286

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 0.0282 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0282

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 1.9093) against the same month in 2019 (average: 1.6875), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2218 (+13.14%).

2020 Avg (December) 1.9093
2019 Avg (December) 1.6875

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7140 1.6749 1.6882
February 1.6868 1.6424 1.6612
March 1.7621 1.6643 1.7148
April 1.7646 1.7250 1.7454
May 1.7713 1.6938 1.7172
June 1.7701 1.7342 1.7535
July 1.8467 1.7513 1.7844
August 1.8607 1.8083 1.8338
September 1.8572 1.8062 1.8276
October 1.8318 1.8032 1.8184
November 1.8590 1.7980 1.8355
December 1.9441 1.8802 1.9093