2020 YER to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7732 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.7226 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.7407 LKR

2020 YER to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the YER to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 8, valuing the pair at 0.7732. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 12, dropping to 0.7226.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0505 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7248 to the December average rate of 0.7478, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 0.7732 was up 5.79% compared to the 2019 peak of 0.7309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 3,866 LKR

2019 Average 3,569 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 3,613 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 252.69 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

0.7697

0.7207

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

YER 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 0.7409, compared to 0.7405 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.7409

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.7405

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 0.0310 LKR (High: 0.7573 / Low: 0.7263). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0024 LKR (High: 0.7269 / Low: 0.7245).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0310

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0024

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 0.0167 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0167

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2020: 0.7656) against the same month in 2019 (average: 0.6984), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0673 (+9.63%).

2020 Avg (April) 0.7656

2019 Avg (April) 0.6984

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7282	0.7226	0.7248
February	0.7269	0.7245	0.7254
March	0.7573	0.7263	0.7382
April	0.7732	0.7565	0.7656
May	0.7610	0.7415	0.7489
June	0.7460	0.7392	0.7427
July	0.7441	0.7412	0.7423
August	0.7442	0.7304	0.7389
September	0.7425	0.7359	0.7391
October	0.7383	0.7358	0.7365
November	0.7423	0.7359	0.7385
December	0.7600	0.7396	0.7478