YEARLY HIGH
210.9365 LKR
YEARLY LOW
195.0746 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
200.0691 LKR

2019 EUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the EUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 210.9365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 195.0746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 15.8619 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 207.6897 to the December average rate of 201.3752, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 210.9365 was up 0.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 210.3387, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,054,682 LKR
2018 Average 958,628 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 975,373 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 79,309.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

208.8196
195.2607
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 200.8212, compared to 199.3169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 200.8212
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 199.3169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 7.8383 LKR (High: 204.7522 / Low: 196.9139). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.5137 LKR (High: 198.7784 / Low: 196.2647).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.8383
May Spread (Stable) ±2.5137

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 5.0335 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -5.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 207.6897) against the same month in 2018 (average: 187.6057), the exchange rate shifted by +20.0839 (+10.71%).

2019 Avg (January) 207.6897
2018 Avg (January) 187.6057

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 210.9365 204.2354 207.6897
February 204.9236 200.5511 202.6561
March 204.7522 196.9139 201.3264
April 198.0886 195.0746 196.3906
May 198.7784 196.2647 197.3656
June 201.0227 196.1975 199.4989
July 199.9363 195.1908 197.3722
August 202.1217 195.2794 197.9540
September 201.3444 197.1110 199.1703
October 203.3104 197.6447 200.5902
November 202.3323 198.4978 199.4396
December 203.5457 198.9570 201.3752