YEARLY HIGH
49.5887 LKR
YEARLY LOW
42.4433 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
45.3572 LKR

2019 BRL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BRL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 49.5887. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 27, dropping to 42.4433.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.1453 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.6436 to the December average rate of 44.1155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.31% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 49.5887 was up 1.48% compared to the 2018 peak of 48.8652, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,239,717 LKR
2018 Average 1,116,499 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,061,084 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 178,633.51 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

49.1653
42.9044
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 46.2740, compared to 44.4404 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8336 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 46.2740
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 44.4404

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 3.5609 LKR (High: 47.6831 / Low: 44.1222). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2437 LKR (High: 48.5776 / Low: 47.3339).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5609
February Spread (Stable) ±1.2437

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 2.3654 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 48.6436) against the same month in 2018 (average: 47.9377), the exchange rate shifted by +0.7058 (+1.47%).

2019 Avg (January) 48.6436
2018 Avg (January) 47.9377

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 49.5887 47.1067 48.6436
February 48.5776 47.3339 48.0010
March 47.6831 44.1222 46.3477
April 45.6762 43.8225 44.8368
May 45.0235 42.8920 44.1187
June 46.2262 44.8046 45.6964
July 47.2352 45.8958 46.5791
August 46.0556 42.8990 44.2137
September 44.5383 42.9509 43.8698
October 45.5332 43.5547 44.4385
November 45.4099 42.4433 43.4261
December 45.2101 42.6128 44.1155