2019 CRC to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3243 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2883 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3045 LKR

2019 CRC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CRC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 0.3243. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 8, dropping to 0.2883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0360 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3014 to the December average rate of 0.3197, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.06% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3243 was up 5.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3060, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,622 LKR

2018 Average 1,408 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,441 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 180.19 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3225

0.2887

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.2967, compared to 0.3122 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0155 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2967

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3122

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 0.0140 LKR (High: 0.3222 / Low: 0.3081). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0037 LKR (High: 0.3135 / Low: 0.3098).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0140

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0037

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0086 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0086

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.3197) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3013), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0183 (+6.08%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.3197

2018 Avg (December) 0.3013

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3043	0.2919	0.3014
February	0.2964	0.2896	0.2928
March	0.2992	0.2910	0.2953
April	0.2956	0.2883	0.2915
May	0.3014	0.2948	0.2980
June	0.3031	0.2978	0.3013
July	0.3082	0.3015	0.3048
August	0.3180	0.3079	0.3122
September	0.3163	0.3115	0.3129
October	0.3135	0.3098	0.3118
November	0.3222	0.3081	0.3120
December	0.3243	0.3172	0.3197