2019 BBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

91.4875 LKR

YEARLY LOW

87.1640 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

89.3256 LKR

2019 BBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 91.4875. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 87.1640.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3235 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.9401 to the December average rate of 90.6126, 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 91.4875 was down 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 91.5192, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 457,438 LKR

2018 Average 406,337 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 435,820 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,617.60 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

91.2930

87.0590

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BBD 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 88.8604, compared to 89.7908 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.9304 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 88.8604

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 89.7908

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 2.3150 LKR (High: 90.2200 / Low: 87.9050). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5738 LKR (High: 90.8573 / Low: 90.2835).

August Spread (Volatile) ±2.3150

December Spread (Stable) ±0.5738

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 1.6729 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.6729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 90.9401) against the same month in 2018 (average: 76.8832), the exchange rate shifted by +14.0569 (+18.28%).

2019 Avg (January) 90.9401

2018 Avg (January) 76.8832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	91.4875	89.2000	90.9401
February	90.0309	88.3221	89.2693
March	89.9995	87.7350	89.0847
April	88.0950	87.1640	87.4119
May	88.7200	87.7300	88.1835
June	88.6083	87.7881	88.2727
July	88.5654	87.6639	87.9974
August	90.2200	87.9050	88.8628
September	91.2104	89.6202	90.3691
October	91.0293	90.1668	90.6768
November	90.8479	89.6431	90.2260
December	90.8573	90.2835	90.6126