YEARLY HIGH
0.0584 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0510 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0545 LKR

2019 COP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the COP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0584. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 0.0510.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0074 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0575 to the December average rate of 0.0537, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0584 was up 1.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0576, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 292,177 LKR
2018 Average 274,803 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 255,123 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,054.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0580
0.0517
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

COP 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 0.0558, compared to 0.0533 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0025 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0558
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0533

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0038 LKR (High: 0.0553 / Low: 0.0515). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LKR (High: 0.0584 / Low: 0.0568).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038
February Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0027 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0027

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0575) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0536), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+7.23%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0575
2018 Avg (January) 0.0536

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0584 0.0558 0.0575
February 0.0584 0.0568 0.0573
March 0.0584 0.0553 0.0570
April 0.0564 0.0542 0.0553
May 0.0548 0.0522 0.0534
June 0.0556 0.0522 0.0542
July 0.0554 0.0530 0.0549
August 0.0541 0.0510 0.0522
September 0.0540 0.0520 0.0532
October 0.0540 0.0520 0.0528
November 0.0545 0.0515 0.0530
December 0.0553 0.0515 0.0537