2020 ZAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.0343 LKR

YEARLY LOW

9.8869 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.3215 LKR

2020 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2020

During 2020, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 23, valuing the pair at 13.0343. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 5, dropping to 9.8869.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1474 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 12.5962 to the December average rate of 12.5912, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2020 high of 13.0343 was down 3.08% compared to the 2019 peak of 13.4488, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 ZAR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 651,714 LKR

2019 Average 618,780 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 494,345 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 157,369.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2020.

12.8264

10.0639

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 11.2058, compared to 11.4372 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2314 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.2058

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.4372

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2020 was March, with a trading range of 1.5309 LKR (High: 11.9280 / Low: 10.3971). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3367 LKR (High: 11.3755 / Low: 11.0387).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.5309

October Spread (Stable) ±0.3367

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.9735 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9735

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2020: 12.5912) against the same month in 2019 (average: 12.5959), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-0.04%).

2020 Avg (December) 12.5912

2019 Avg (December) 12.5959

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.0130	12.0898	12.5962
February	12.2901	11.6063	12.0641
March	11.9280	10.3971	11.0906
April	10.6256	9.8869	10.2941
May	10.7274	10.0038	10.3284
June	11.2018	10.6982	10.8612
July	11.3254	10.8224	11.0838
August	11.2422	10.4400	10.7456
September	11.4465	10.7853	11.0677
October	11.3755	11.0387	11.2196
November	12.2731	11.3224	11.9153
December	13.0343	12.1536	12.5912