YEARLY HIGH
135.0535 LKR
YEARLY LOW
112.0968 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
130.2232 LKR

2019 BND to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BND to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 135.0535. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 2, dropping to 112.0968.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 22.9567 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.0329 to the December average rate of 133.5950, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.14% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 135.0535 was up 3.39% compared to the 2018 peak of 130.6287, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 675,267 LKR
2018 Average 578,100 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 560,484 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 114,783.50 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

135.4238
114.2701
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BND 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 128.1062, compared to 132.3403 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 4.2341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 128.1062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 132.3403

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was February, with a trading range of 21.2394 LKR (High: 133.3362 / Low: 112.0968). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7042 LKR (High: 130.4345 / Low: 128.7303).

February Spread (Volatile) ±21.2394
April Spread (Stable) ±1.7042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.4968 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.4968

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 133.6610) against the same month in 2018 (average: 111.8769), the exchange rate shifted by +21.7840 (+19.47%).

2019 Avg (September) 133.6610
2018 Avg (September) 111.8769

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 133.9339 113.2078 116.0329
February 133.3362 112.0968 130.1600
March 133.2630 129.9116 131.8956
April 130.4345 128.7303 129.3989
May 131.3827 128.1560 130.5114
June 131.1983 127.8646 130.6383
July 131.1538 129.3826 130.2724
August 133.5779 129.7781 131.5434
September 135.0535 130.9047 133.6610
October 134.4933 130.5787 132.4022
November 133.4279 131.6716 132.5678
December 134.7341 132.3520 133.5950