2019 JMD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4423 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.2755 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.3388 LKR

2019 JMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.4423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 20, dropping to 1.2755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1668 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3991 to the December average rate of 1.3241, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.4423 was up 0.43% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.4361, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,211 LKR

2018 Average 6,309 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,378 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 833.88 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.4248

1.2743

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 1.3587, compared to 1.3189 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0398 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3587

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.3189

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.1055 LKR (High: 1.4423 / Low: 1.3368). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0306 LKR (High: 1.3306 / Low: 1.3000).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.1055

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0306

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0631 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0631

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.3991) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2381), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1610 (+13.00%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.3991

2018 Avg (January) 1.2381

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4423	1.3368	1.3991
February	1.3937	1.3020	1.3362
March	1.4343	1.3891	1.4122
April	1.3916	1.3110	1.3492
May	1.3204	1.2887	1.3084
June	1.3691	1.2985	1.3470
July	1.3479	1.2929	1.3184
August	1.3306	1.3000	1.3169
September	1.3539	1.3131	1.3315
October	1.3583	1.3102	1.3355
November	1.3075	1.2755	1.2868
December	1.3779	1.2846	1.3241