YEARLY HIGH
107.4743 LKR
YEARLY LOW
102.3953 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
104.9346 LKR

2019 AZN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the AZN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 107.4743. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 102.3953.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.0790 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.8313 to the December average rate of 106.4465, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 107.4743 was down 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 107.5115, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 537,372 LKR
2018 Average 478,019 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 511,977 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 25,395.13 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

107.2458
102.2720
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 104.3881, compared to 105.4811 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.0930 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 104.3881
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 105.4811

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.7195 LKR (High: 105.9853 / Low: 103.2658). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6741 LKR (High: 106.7340 / Low: 106.0599).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.7195
December Spread (Stable) ±0.6741

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 1.9652 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.9652

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 106.8313) against the same month in 2018 (average: 90.8541), the exchange rate shifted by +15.9772 (+17.59%).

2019 Avg (January) 106.8313
2018 Avg (January) 90.8541

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.4743 104.7871 106.8313
February 105.7632 103.7558 104.8685
March 105.7263 103.0661 104.6517
April 103.4890 102.3953 102.6865
May 104.2232 103.0602 103.5930
June 104.0920 103.1284 103.6978
July 104.0416 102.9825 103.3743
August 105.9853 103.2658 104.3910
September 107.1488 105.2807 106.1604
October 106.9361 105.9228 106.5219
November 106.7230 105.3076 105.9924
December 106.7340 106.0599 106.4465