2019 BWP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.4038 LKR

YEARLY LOW

15.9922 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

16.6148 LKR

2019 BWP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the BWP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 16, valuing the pair at 17.4038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 13, dropping to 15.9922.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.4117 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.2584 to the December average rate of 16.8694, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.25% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 17.4038 was up 1.68% compared to the 2018 peak of 17.1166, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 87,019 LKR

2018 Average 79,704 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 79,961 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 7,058.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

17.3677

16.0551

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 16.6808, compared to 16.5487 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1322 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 16.6808

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 16.5487

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.8184 LKR (High: 17.0719 / Low: 16.2535). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1864 LKR (High: 16.6536 / Low: 16.4672).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.8184

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1864

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 0.4101 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4101

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 17.2584) against the same month in 2018 (average: 15.7820), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4764 (+9.35%).

2019 Avg (January) 17.2584

2018 Avg (January) 15.7820

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	17.4038	16.9096	17.2584
February	17.2150	16.8958	17.0199
March	17.0719	16.2535	16.6493
April	16.5401	16.2267	16.4165
May	16.5359	16.1769	16.4034
June	16.5908	16.0795	16.3377
July	16.6536	16.4672	16.5746
August	16.4227	15.9922	16.1645
September	16.6628	16.2221	16.5321
October	16.8108	16.2808	16.5820
November	16.6782	16.4598	16.5695
December	17.1397	16.6631	16.8694