2019 ALL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6973 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.5606 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6259 LKR

2019 ALL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ALL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6973. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 1.5606.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1366 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6696 to the December average rate of 1.6462, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6973 was down 0.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6986, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,486 LKR

2018 Average 7,520 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,803 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 683.05 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6785

1.5721

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ALL 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 1.6212, compared to 1.6306 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6212

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6306

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0609 LKR (High: 1.6973 / Low: 1.6364). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0194 LKR (High: 1.6384 / Low: 1.6190).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0609

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0194

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0416 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0416

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.6696) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2648 (+18.85%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.6696

2018 Avg (January) 1.4048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6973	1.6364	1.6696
February	1.6384	1.6190	1.6281
March	1.6324	1.5716	1.6112
April	1.6007	1.5606	1.5810
May	1.6137	1.5906	1.6039
June	1.6489	1.6032	1.6332
July	1.6367	1.6075	1.6179
August	1.6569	1.6077	1.6309
September	1.6493	1.6159	1.6366
October	1.6414	1.6126	1.6284
November	1.6400	1.6149	1.6233
December	1.6703	1.6213	1.6462