YEARLY HIGH
4.9322 LKR
YEARLY LOW
2.9395 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
3.8197 LKR

2019 ARS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ARS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 4.9322. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 2.9395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9927 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.8681 to the December average rate of 3.0305, the exchange rate registered a net change of -37.75% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 4.9322 was down 40.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 8.3417, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 24,661 LKR
2018 Average 30,678 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 14,697 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,963.61 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.0525
2.8402
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ARS 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 4.3139, compared to 3.3255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.9884 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 4.3139
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.3255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.0519 LKR (High: 3.9914 / Low: 2.9395). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0146 LKR (High: 3.0392 / Low: 3.0246).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.0519
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0146

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 4.8681) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.0944), the exchange rate shifted by -3.2263 (-39.86%).

2019 Avg (January) 4.8681
2018 Avg (January) 8.0944

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 4.9322 4.7837 4.8681
February 4.7910 4.5315 4.6580
March 4.5188 4.0155 4.3207
April 4.1961 3.8287 4.0609
May 3.9907 3.8791 3.9335
June 4.1662 3.9261 4.0422
July 4.2251 4.0183 4.1503
August 3.9914 2.9395 3.4501
September 3.2717 3.0201 3.1942
October 3.1637 3.0270 3.1032
November 3.0443 3.0048 3.0245
December 3.0392 3.0246 3.0305