2019 GYD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.8756 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.8319 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8551 LKR

2019 GYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the GYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.8756. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.8319.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0438 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8704 to the December average rate of 0.8679, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.8756 was up 0.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.8749, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 4,378 LKR

2018 Average 3,901 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,159 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 218.83 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.8740

0.8310

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

GYD 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 0.8500, compared to 0.8603 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0103 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8500

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8603

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0233 LKR (High: 0.8756 / Low: 0.8523). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0067 LKR (High: 0.8454 / Low: 0.8387).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0233

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0067

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0189 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0189

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.8704) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.7426), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1278 (+17.21%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.8704

2018 Avg (January) 0.7426

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8756	0.8523	0.8704
February	0.8619	0.8450	0.8544
March	0.8612	0.8395	0.8535
April	0.8432	0.8319	0.8346
May	0.8482	0.8367	0.8425
June	0.8477	0.8397	0.8445
July	0.8454	0.8387	0.8424
August	0.8622	0.8421	0.8524
September	0.8713	0.8586	0.8660
October	0.8719	0.8644	0.8689
November	0.8706	0.8589	0.8643
December	0.8721	0.8648	0.8679