YEARLY HIGH
0.0214 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.0201 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0205 LKR

2019 LAK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LAK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0214. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 20, dropping to 0.0201.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0013 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0213 to the December average rate of 0.0204, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.94% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0214 was down 0.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0214, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 107 LKR
2018 Average 96 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 101 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 6.49 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0214
0.0201
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LAK 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 0.0206, compared to 0.0204 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0206
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0204

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0007 LKR (High: 0.0214 / Low: 0.0208). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 LKR (High: 0.0205 / Low: 0.0204).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0007
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0213) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0185), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0028 (+14.91%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0213
2018 Avg (January) 0.0185

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0214 0.0208 0.0213
February 0.0210 0.0206 0.0208
March 0.0210 0.0204 0.0208
April 0.0203 0.0202 0.0202
May 0.0206 0.0202 0.0204
June 0.0204 0.0202 0.0203
July 0.0203 0.0201 0.0202
August 0.0206 0.0202 0.0204
September 0.0206 0.0205 0.0205
October 0.0207 0.0204 0.0205
November 0.0205 0.0202 0.0204
December 0.0205 0.0204 0.0204