2019 EGP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.3190 LKR

YEARLY LOW

9.9912 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.6356 LKR

2019 EGP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EGP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 11.3190. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 9.9912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3278 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.1744 to the December average rate of 11.2671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 10.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.3190 was up 10.55% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.2385, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 56,595 LKR

2018 Average 45,628 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 49,956 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,639.23 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.3804

10.0203

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 10.2737, compared to 10.9975 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.7238 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2737

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.9975

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.3480 LKR (High: 11.2051 / Low: 10.8571). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0933 LKR (High: 10.6530 / Low: 10.5597).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.3480

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0933

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1209 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1209

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 11.2671) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.0701), the exchange rate shifted by +1.1970 (+11.89%).

2019 Avg (December) 11.2671

2018 Avg (December) 10.0701

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.2716	10.0902	10.1744
February	10.2854	9.9912	10.1609
March	10.3284	10.1296	10.2545
April	10.2600	10.0588	10.1336
May	10.5628	10.2347	10.3633
June	10.5984	10.4862	10.5557
July	10.6530	10.5597	10.5974
August	10.9277	10.6073	10.7310
September	11.2051	10.8571	11.0304
October	11.2510	11.0726	11.1696
November	11.2719	11.1320	11.1897
December	11.3190	11.2009	11.2671