2019 CVE to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8976 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.7627 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.8086 LKR

2019 CVE to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the CVE to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 1.8976. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 28, dropping to 1.7627.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1349 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.8787 to the December average rate of 1.8171, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.8976 was up 0.10% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.8956, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,488 LKR

2018 Average 8,668 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,813 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 674.38 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.8890

1.7648

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 1.8153, compared to 1.8018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.8153

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.8018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0710 LKR (High: 1.8509 / Low: 1.7799). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0227 LKR (High: 1.7943 / Low: 1.7716).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0710

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0227

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0463 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0463

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.8787) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6937), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1849 (+10.92%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.8787

2018 Avg (January) 1.6937

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.8976	1.8449	1.8787
February	1.8523	1.8197	1.8334
March	1.8509	1.7799	1.8215
April	1.7869	1.7627	1.7752
May	1.7943	1.7716	1.7833
June	1.8159	1.7708	1.8000
July	1.8146	1.7715	1.7882
August	1.8126	1.7652	1.7906
September	1.8138	1.7854	1.8015
October	1.8325	1.7935	1.8118
November	1.8193	1.7873	1.8016
December	1.8392	1.7873	1.8171