YEARLY HIGH
0.0103 AWG
YEARLY LOW
0.0098 AWG
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0101 AWG

2019 LKR to AWG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to AWG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on March 12, valuing the pair at 0.0103. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0098.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 AWG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0099 to the December average rate of 0.0099, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.34% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0103 was down 11.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0117, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 52 AWG
2018 Average 55 AWG
Yearly Trough Low 49 AWG
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.56 AWG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0103
0.0099
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AWG 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 0.0101, compared to 0.0100 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0101
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0100

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0003 AWG (High: 0.0103 / Low: 0.0100). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AWG (High: 0.0100 / Low: 0.0099).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and April, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (March 2019: 0.0101) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0115), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-11.80%).

2019 Avg (March) 0.0101
2018 Avg (March) 0.0115

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0101 0.0098 0.0099
February 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
March 0.0103 0.0100 0.0101
April 0.0103 0.0102 0.0103
May 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
June 0.0103 0.0101 0.0102
July 0.0103 0.0102 0.0102
August 0.0102 0.0100 0.0101
September 0.0100 0.0099 0.0100
October 0.0100 0.0099 0.0099
November 0.0100 0.0099 0.0100
December 0.0100 0.0099 0.0099