2019 KMF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4261 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0079 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4052 LKR

2019 KMF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KMF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 10, valuing the pair at 0.4261. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 0.0079.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4182 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4216 to the December average rate of 0.4086, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.07% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4261 was up 0.26% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4250, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,131 LKR

2018 Average 1,942 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 39 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,091.22 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4249

0.3849

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.4078, compared to 0.4026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0052 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4078

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.3999 LKR (High: 0.4078 / Low: 0.0079). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0047 LKR (High: 0.4031 / Low: 0.3983).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.3999

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0047

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0168 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0168

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.4216) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3812), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0404 (+10.60%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.4216

2018 Avg (January) 0.3812

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4261	0.4146	0.4216
February	0.4163	0.4072	0.4115
March	0.4154	0.4000	0.4090
April	0.4016	0.3965	0.3989
May	0.4031	0.3983	0.4007
June	0.4081	0.3982	0.4051
July	0.4078	0.0079	0.3882
August	0.4095	0.3966	0.4029
September	0.4059	0.4011	0.4039
October	0.4117	0.4022	0.4072
November	0.4093	0.4027	0.4050
December	0.4138	0.4037	0.4086