2019 BOB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

26.4695 LKR

YEARLY LOW

25.1313 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

25.8505 LKR

2019 BOB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BOB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 26.4695. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 6, dropping to 25.1313.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3381 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 26.3270 to the December average rate of 26.2184, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 26.4695 was down 0.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 26.4797, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 132,347 LKR

2018 Average 117,614 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 125,657 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,690.56 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

26.4320

25.1720

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BOB 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 25.7169, compared to 25.9840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2671 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 25.7169

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 25.9840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.6568 LKR (High: 26.0521 / Low: 25.3953). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1532 LKR (High: 25.5284 / Low: 25.3752).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6568

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1532

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 0.5165 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5165

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 26.3270) against the same month in 2018 (average: 22.2469), the exchange rate shifted by +4.0802 (+18.34%).

2019 Avg (January) 26.3270

2018 Avg (January) 22.2469

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	26.4695	25.8470	26.3270
February	26.0602	25.5613	25.8306
March	26.0521	25.3953	25.7935
April	25.4962	25.1313	25.2770
May	25.7080	25.3871	25.5272
June	25.6588	25.4805	25.5462
July	25.5284	25.3752	25.4619
August	26.1053	25.4637	25.7355
September	26.3268	25.9061	26.1543
October	26.3482	26.0887	26.2319
November	26.2739	25.9293	26.1019
December	26.3143	26.1605	26.2184