YEARLY HIGH
131.4001 LKR
YEARLY LOW
118.7559 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
124.2486 LKR

2019 AUD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AUD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 15, valuing the pair at 131.4001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 118.7559.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.6442 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 130.1381 to the December average rate of 124.8433, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 131.4001 was down 0.67% compared to the 2018 peak of 132.2810, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 657,001 LKR
2018 Average 606,460 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 593,779 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 63,221.09 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

131.1227
119.3081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AUD 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 125.5714, compared to 122.9259 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.6455 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 125.5714
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 122.9259

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 5.0654 LKR (High: 127.2253 / Low: 122.1599). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.7738 LKR (High: 124.0494 / Low: 121.2756).

December Spread (Volatile) ±5.0654
June Spread (Stable) ±2.7738

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 2.5687 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5687

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 130.1381) against the same month in 2018 (average: 122.3229), the exchange rate shifted by +7.8152 (+6.39%).

2019 Avg (January) 130.1381
2018 Avg (January) 122.3229

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 131.4001 126.5644 130.1381
February 129.3792 125.5797 127.5877
March 127.7870 124.4556 126.1967
April 125.5791 122.6757 124.3308
May 124.5313 120.6409 122.4844
June 124.0494 121.2756 122.6908
July 124.1623 120.6770 122.8613
August 121.5897 118.7559 120.2926
September 124.0388 120.6703 123.0279
October 125.2367 121.3170 123.3262
November 125.2823 121.8757 123.2039
December 127.2253 122.1599 124.8433