2019 JPY to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.7082 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.5566 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.6392 LKR

2019 JPY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the JPY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 23, valuing the pair at 1.7082. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 1.5566.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1516 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6695 to the December average rate of 1.6602, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7082 was up 2.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6695, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 500,000 JPY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 854,090 LKR

2018 Average 735,775 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 778,285 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 75,804.85 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6929

1.5534

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JPY 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 1.6155, compared to 1.6629 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0474 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6155

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6629

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0641 LKR (High: 1.7031 / Low: 1.6390). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0206 LKR (High: 1.6268 / Low: 1.6062).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0641

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0206

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0516 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0516

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 1.6749) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.4442), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2307 (+15.98%).

2019 Avg (August) 1.6749

2018 Avg (August) 1.4442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7031	1.6390	1.6695
February	1.6268	1.6062	1.6179
March	1.6198	1.5826	1.6033
April	1.5817	1.5566	1.5650
May	1.6297	1.5791	1.6037
June	1.6470	1.6223	1.6335
July	1.6366	1.6126	1.6260
August	1.7082	1.6455	1.6749
September	1.7018	1.6670	1.6813
October	1.7014	1.6648	1.6774
November	1.6743	1.6493	1.6575
December	1.6710	1.6485	1.6602