YEARLY HIGH
107.7754 LKR
YEARLY LOW
99.6840 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
102.2571 LKR

2019 BGN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BGN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 107.7754. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 99.6840.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.0914 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 106.1696 to the December average rate of 102.9567, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.03% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 107.7754 was up 0.59% compared to the 2018 peak of 107.1396, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 538,877 LKR
2018 Average 490,095 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 498,420 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 40,457.04 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

106.7528
99.7544
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 102.6395, compared to 101.8746 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7649 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 102.6395
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 101.8746

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 3.8465 LKR (High: 104.5637 / Low: 100.7172). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2987 LKR (High: 100.9827 / Low: 99.6840).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.8465
April Spread (Stable) ±1.2987

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 2.5922 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5922

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 106.1696) against the same month in 2018 (average: 95.9191), the exchange rate shifted by +10.2505 (+10.69%).

2019 Avg (January) 106.1696
2018 Avg (January) 95.9191

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 107.7754 104.2958 106.1696
February 104.8047 102.4957 103.6053
March 104.5637 100.7172 102.9298
April 100.9827 99.6840 100.3376
May 101.6697 100.3281 100.8956
June 102.7128 100.4890 101.8992
July 102.2199 99.7747 100.9077
August 102.5169 99.8278 101.0949
September 102.3040 100.8268 101.7647
October 103.8760 101.0303 102.5398
November 103.4843 101.4942 101.9839
December 104.1580 101.7215 102.9567