2019 GEL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

68.6226 LKR

YEARLY LOW

59.3590 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

63.5548 LKR

2019 GEL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GEL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 68.6226. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 31, dropping to 59.3590.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.2636 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 68.2993 to the December average rate of 62.6841, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 68.6226 was down 4.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 72.2275, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 343,113 LKR

2018 Average 326,938 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 296,795 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46,318.10 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

69.0600

59.9315

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GEL 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 65.7967, compared to 61.3129 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.4837 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.7967

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 61.3129

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 3.6659 LKR (High: 63.0249 / Low: 59.3590). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5329 LKR (High: 65.1349 / Low: 64.6020).

July Spread (Volatile) ±3.6659

April Spread (Stable) ±0.5329

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 2.3162 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3162

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 68.2993) against the same month in 2018 (average: 60.1268), the exchange rate shifted by +8.1725 (+13.59%).

2019 Avg (January) 68.2993

2018 Avg (January) 60.1268

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	68.6226	67.1940	68.2993
February	68.1632	66.4760	67.3103
March	67.6688	65.2305	66.4389
April	65.1349	64.6020	64.8738
May	65.5712	62.8900	64.1191
June	64.8887	61.7368	63.7386
July	63.0249	59.3590	61.4223
August	61.5133	59.9316	60.6922
September	61.4527	60.5542	61.0568
October	61.6047	60.7881	61.2070
November	61.3582	60.0624	60.8152
December	63.5374	60.8995	62.6841