2019 FKP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

243.7209 LKR

YEARLY LOW

212.6983 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

228.2059 LKR

2019 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 12, valuing the pair at 243.7209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 212.6983.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 31.0226 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 234.6950 to the December average rate of 237.6207, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 243.7209 was up 4.51% compared to the 2018 peak of 233.1996, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,218,605 LKR

2018 Average 1,083,268 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,063,491 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 155,113.16 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

239.7821

213.8454

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 229.9788, compared to 226.4330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.5458 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 229.9788

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 226.4330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 15.9038 LKR (High: 236.2740 / Low: 220.3703). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.1868 LKR (High: 225.0973 / Low: 221.9104).

October Spread (Volatile) ±15.9038

June Spread (Stable) ±3.1868

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 7.0020 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0020

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 237.6207) against the same month in 2018 (average: 228.4913), the exchange rate shifted by +9.1294 (+4.00%).

2019 Avg (December) 237.6207

2018 Avg (December) 228.4913

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	239.8461	229.0117	234.6950
February	239.2364	228.5468	232.2536
March	238.2752	228.7568	234.6603
April	230.2014	225.6797	227.6583
May	233.6494	222.3835	226.7636
June	225.0973	221.9104	223.8418
July	223.9738	214.2365	219.4941
August	221.0654	212.6983	216.0068
September	226.6896	216.9145	223.3430
October	236.2740	220.3703	229.6647
November	234.4670	230.5967	232.4687
December	243.7209	233.1549	237.6207