2019 ILS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.5103 LKR

YEARLY LOW

48.1624 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

50.1556 LKR

2019 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 52.5103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 2, dropping to 48.1624.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.3480 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.3418 to the December average rate of 52.1602, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.71% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 52.5103 was up 7.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 48.9521, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 262,552 LKR

2018 Average 225,967 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 240,812 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 21,739.88 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

52.5110

48.3018

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 49.1180, compared to 51.1931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.0752 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.1180

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.1931

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 1.7065 LKR (High: 52.4827 / Low: 50.7762). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7038 LKR (High: 52.5103 / Low: 51.8065).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.7065

December Spread (Stable) ±0.7038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.5923 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5923

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 52.1602) against the same month in 2018 (average: 48.0475), the exchange rate shifted by +4.1127 (+8.56%).

2019 Avg (December) 52.1602

2018 Avg (December) 48.0475

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.7926	48.8853	49.3418
February	49.8143	48.5658	49.2433
March	49.6781	48.3468	49.2449
April	49.1456	48.1624	48.6526
May	49.5206	48.5607	49.1337
June	49.5300	48.3932	49.0916
July	50.4383	49.2524	49.6485
August	51.2707	49.9112	50.6441
September	52.4827	50.7762	51.3564
October	52.2295	51.2912	51.5615
November	52.4133	51.3838	51.7882
December	52.5103	51.8065	52.1602