2019 ETB to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

6.5060 LKR

YEARLY LOW

5.6737 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

6.1206 LKR

2019 ETB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ETB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 6.5060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 5.6737.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.8323 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 6.4134 to the December average rate of 5.7572, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.5060 was up 0.47% compared to the 2018 peak of 6.4755, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 32,530 LKR

2018 Average 29,360 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 28,368 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,161.45 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.4790

5.6916

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ETB 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 6.2000, compared to 6.0412 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1588 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 6.2000

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 6.0412

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.2842 LKR (High: 5.9579 / Low: 5.6737). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0715 LKR (High: 6.1872 / Low: 6.1157).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.2842

September Spread (Stable) ±0.0715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.2750 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2750

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 6.4134) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.6014), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8121 (+14.50%).

2019 Avg (January) 6.4134

2018 Avg (January) 5.6014

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	6.5060	6.3149	6.4134
February	6.3320	6.1964	6.2703
March	6.3388	6.1304	6.2423
April	6.1428	6.0370	6.0712
May	6.1807	6.0572	6.1054
June	6.1583	6.0535	6.0971
July	6.1502	6.0392	6.0758
August	6.1615	6.0522	6.0934
September	6.1872	6.1157	6.1515
October	6.2221	6.0894	6.1370
November	6.1237	5.9014	6.0323
December	5.9579	5.6737	5.7572