2019 KPW to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2033 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1937 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1985 LKR

2019 KPW to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the KPW to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 0.2033. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 0.1937.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0096 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2021 to the December average rate of 0.2014, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2033 was down 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2034, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,017 LKR

2018 Average 903 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 968 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 48.04 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2029

0.1935

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KPW 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 0.1975, compared to 0.1995 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0021 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1975

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1995

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0051 LKR (High: 0.2005 / Low: 0.1953). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 LKR (High: 0.2019 / Low: 0.2006).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0051

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

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 0.0037 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0037

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2021) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1709), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0312 (+18.28%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2021

2018 Avg (January) 0.1709

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2033	0.1982	0.2021
February	0.2001	0.1963	0.1984
March	0.2000	0.1950	0.1980
April	0.1958	0.1937	0.1942
May	0.1972	0.1950	0.1960
June	0.1969	0.1951	0.1962
July	0.1968	0.1948	0.1955
August	0.2005	0.1953	0.1975
September	0.2027	0.1992	0.2008
October	0.2023	0.2004	0.2015
November	0.2019	0.1992	0.2005
December	0.2019	0.2006	0.2014