YEARLY HIGH
98.4862 LKR
YEARLY LOW
80.6466 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
82.9196 LKR

2019 FJD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FJD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 15, valuing the pair at 98.4862. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 80.6466.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.8396 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 85.6466 to the December average rate of 83.6306, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 98.4862 was up 15.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 85.4903, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 492,431 LKR
2018 Average 390,065 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 403,233 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 89,198.17 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

86.0473
81.2387
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 83.1769, compared to 82.6623 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.5146 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 83.1769
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 82.6623

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 16.6572 LKR (High: 98.4862 / Low: 81.8291). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1225 LKR (High: 82.3181 / Low: 81.1955).

September Spread (Volatile) ±16.6572
April Spread (Stable) ±1.1225

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.8856 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 83.3137) against the same month in 2018 (average: 77.7129), the exchange rate shifted by +5.6008 (+7.21%).

2019 Avg (September) 83.3137
2018 Avg (September) 77.7129

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 86.4336 84.9686 85.6466
February 85.2701 83.2751 84.1390
March 84.5499 82.2582 83.7154
April 82.3181 81.1955 81.8298
May 82.3888 81.0750 81.6748
June 82.8507 81.1520 82.0558
July 82.8874 81.5114 82.1978
August 82.4586 80.6466 81.6394
September 98.4862 81.8291 83.3137
October 83.3266 81.8696 82.6671
November 83.1902 81.9313 82.5250
December 84.7312 82.3875 83.6306