YEARLY HIGH
0.0131 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0121 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0126 LKR

2019 IDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the IDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 0.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 17, dropping to 0.0121.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0009 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0129 to the December average rate of 0.0130, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.80% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0131 was up 2.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0127, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 10,000,000 IDR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 130,617 LKR
2018 Average 114,689 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 121,165 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,452.11 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0130
0.0122
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

IDR 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 0.0125, compared to 0.0128 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0125
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0128

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0006 LKR (High: 0.0129 / Low: 0.0123). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0122).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.0130) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0005 (+4.28%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.0130
2018 Avg (December) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0130 0.0127 0.0129
February 0.0129 0.0126 0.0127
March 0.0128 0.0123 0.0125
April 0.0124 0.0122 0.0124
May 0.0125 0.0121 0.0123
June 0.0125 0.0123 0.0124
July 0.0126 0.0124 0.0125
August 0.0129 0.0123 0.0125
September 0.0129 0.0126 0.0128
October 0.0130 0.0127 0.0129
November 0.0129 0.0127 0.0128
December 0.0131 0.0128 0.0130