2019 HKD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

23.3530 LKR

YEARLY LOW

22.2161 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

22.8012 LKR

2019 HKD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the HKD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 23.3530. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 22.2161.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1370 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 23.1954 to the December average rate of 23.2200, 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 23.3530 was down 0.09% compared to the 2018 peak of 23.3731, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 HKD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 583,825 LKR

2018 Average 518,460 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 555,402 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 28,423.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

23.3136

22.1912

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

HKD 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 22.6597, compared to 22.9427 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2830 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 22.6597

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.9427

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.6166 LKR (High: 23.3530 / Low: 22.7364). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2200 LKR (High: 23.2079 / Low: 22.9880).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.6166

October Spread (Stable) ±0.2200

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.4450 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4450

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 23.1954) against the same month in 2018 (average: 19.6650), the exchange rate shifted by +3.5304 (+17.95%).

2019 Avg (January) 23.1954

2018 Avg (January) 19.6650

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	23.3530	22.7364	23.1954
February	22.9379	22.5138	22.7504
March	22.9330	22.3519	22.6986
April	22.4570	22.2161	22.2847
May	22.6141	22.3563	22.4728
June	22.6384	22.4005	22.5563
July	22.6715	22.4144	22.5283
August	22.9976	22.4492	22.6653
September	23.2720	22.8619	23.0658
October	23.2079	22.9880	23.1260
November	23.2088	22.9081	23.0508
December	23.3316	23.0650	23.2200