2019 GTQ to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.7194 LKR

YEARLY LOW

22.6994 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

23.2036 LKR

2019 GTQ to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GTQ to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 23.7194. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 22.6994.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0199 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.5411 to the December average rate of 23.5679, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.11% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 23.7194 was up 0.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 23.6762, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 118,597 LKR

2018 Average 107,937 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 113,497 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,099.61 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

23.6394

22.7814

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GTQ 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 23.0880, compared to 23.3192 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2312 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 23.0880

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 23.3192

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.6695 LKR (High: 23.7194 / Low: 23.0499). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1333 LKR (High: 23.6301 / Low: 23.4967).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6695

December Spread (Stable) ±0.1333

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4910 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4910

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 23.5411) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.9153), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6258 (+12.55%).

2019 Avg (January) 23.5411

2018 Avg (January) 20.9153

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.7194	23.0499	23.5411
February	23.3407	22.7257	23.0501
March	23.3472	22.8191	23.1619
April	23.0005	22.6994	22.8529
May	23.1658	22.8702	22.9996
June	23.0057	22.8371	22.9225
July	23.0403	22.8197	22.9109
August	23.4908	22.9257	23.1684
September	23.5514	23.3026	23.4638
October	23.5704	23.2027	23.3769
November	23.5799	23.2403	23.4271
December	23.6301	23.4967	23.5679