2019 CDF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1122 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1054 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1081 LKR

2019 CDF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CDF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 7, valuing the pair at 0.1122. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 0.1054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0068 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1113 to the December average rate of 0.1080, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1122 was down 0.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1123, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 561 LKR

2018 Average 502 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 527 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 34.03 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1118

0.1055

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CDF 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 0.1083, compared to 0.1079 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1083

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1079

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0033 LKR (High: 0.1089 / Low: 0.1055). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0010 LKR (High: 0.1074 / Low: 0.1063).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0033

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0010

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.1113) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0960), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0152 (+15.85%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.1113

2018 Avg (January) 0.0960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1122	0.1089	0.1113
February	0.1101	0.1079	0.1090
March	0.1102	0.1071	0.1089
April	0.1074	0.1063	0.1067
May	0.1084	0.1065	0.1073
June	0.1074	0.1063	0.1067
July	0.1069	0.1054	0.1060
August	0.1089	0.1055	0.1072
September	0.1095	0.1076	0.1086
October	0.1096	0.1084	0.1091
November	0.1095	0.1077	0.1085
December	0.1089	0.1075	0.1080