2019 AWG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

101.6527 LKR

YEARLY LOW

96.6216 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

99.2367 LKR

2019 AWG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AWG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 101.6527. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on March 12, dropping to 96.6216.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0311 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 101.0261 to the December average rate of 100.6807, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.34% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 101.6527 was down 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 101.6882, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 508,263 LKR

2018 Average 453,339 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 483,108 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,155.39 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

101.4174

96.7218

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AWG 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 98.7135, compared to 99.7600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0466 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 98.7135

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.7600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 3.3224 LKR (High: 99.9440 / Low: 96.6216). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6376 LKR (High: 100.9526 / Low: 100.3150).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.3224

December Spread (Stable) ±0.6376

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 1.8424 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8424

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 101.0261) against the same month in 2018 (average: 85.8816), the exchange rate shifted by +15.1445 (+17.63%).

2019 Avg (January) 101.0261

2018 Avg (January) 85.8816

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	101.6527	99.1113	101.0261
February	100.0062	98.1355	99.1837
March	99.9440	96.6216	98.8784
April	97.8832	96.8491	97.1131
May	98.5780	97.4780	97.9853
June	99.1255	97.5422	98.0941
July	98.4060	97.3503	97.7619
August	100.2444	97.6724	98.7309
September	101.3449	99.5783	100.3951
October	101.1437	100.1856	100.7484
November	100.9422	99.6034	100.2432
December	100.9526	100.3150	100.6807