2019 AFN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.4263 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.1670 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2954 LKR

2019 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 2.4263. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 27, dropping to 2.1670.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2594 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4094 to the December average rate of 2.3071, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.24% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.4263 was down 11.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.7434, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 12,132 LKR

2018 Average 11,219 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,835 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,296.75 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.4312

2.1690

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 2.3089, compared to 2.2819 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0270 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3089

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2819

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1165 LKR (High: 2.3127 / Low: 2.1963). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0239 LKR (High: 2.3282 / Low: 2.3042).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1165

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0239

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1007 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 2.4094) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2034), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2060 (+9.35%).

2019 Avg (January) 2.4094

2018 Avg (January) 2.2034

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4263	2.3693	2.4094
February	2.4113	2.3496	2.3836
March	2.4095	2.3118	2.3633
April	2.2964	2.2442	2.2626
May	2.2887	2.1837	2.2333
June	2.2265	2.1670	2.2016
July	2.2170	2.1678	2.1909
August	2.3127	2.1963	2.2630
September	2.3242	2.2906	2.3090
October	2.3282	2.3042	2.3174
November	2.3192	2.2912	2.3040
December	2.3338	2.2970	2.3071