YEARLY HIGH
257.8555 LKR
YEARLY LOW
245.9658 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
251.9727 LKR

2019 JOD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JOD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 257.8555. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 245.9658.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 11.8897 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 256.2888 to the December average rate of 255.5731, 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 257.8555 was down 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 257.9448, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,289,278 LKR
2018 Average 1,145,318 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,229,829 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 59,448.67 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

257.2567
245.6418
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JOD 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 250.6060, compared to 253.3393 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.7332 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 250.6060
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 253.3393

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 6.4968 LKR (High: 253.9849 / Low: 247.4880). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.7981 LKR (High: 256.2971 / Low: 254.4990).

March Spread (Volatile) ±6.4968
December Spread (Stable) ±1.7981

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 4.6728 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -4.6728

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 256.2888) against the same month in 2018 (average: 216.6996), the exchange rate shifted by +39.5891 (+18.27%).

2019 Avg (January) 256.2888
2018 Avg (January) 216.6996

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 257.8555 251.4082 256.2888
February 253.8578 248.9338 251.6797
March 253.9849 247.4880 251.2825
April 248.5565 245.9658 246.6097
May 250.2676 247.4743 248.7709
June 249.9526 247.6388 249.0046
July 249.8315 247.2884 248.2402
August 254.4989 248.2834 250.8095
September 257.2199 253.4622 254.9953
October 257.1215 254.3489 255.8905
November 256.2706 252.8719 254.5270
December 256.2971 254.4990 255.5731