2019 LKR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0115 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0109 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0112 BBD

2019 LKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0005 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0110 to the December average rate of 0.0110, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0115 was down 12.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0131, 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 57 BBD

2018 Average 62 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 55 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.71 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0115

0.0110

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LKR to BBD 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 0.0113, compared to 0.0111 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) 0.0113

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0111

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0003 BBD (High: 0.0114 / Low: 0.0111). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0111 / Low: 0.0110).

August 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 (April 2019: 0.0114) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0128), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-10.64%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.0114

2018 Avg (April) 0.0128

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0112	0.0109	0.0110
February	0.0113	0.0111	0.0112
March	0.0114	0.0111	0.0112
April	0.0115	0.0114	0.0114
May	0.0114	0.0113	0.0113
June	0.0114	0.0113	0.0113
July	0.0114	0.0113	0.0114
August	0.0114	0.0111	0.0113
September	0.0112	0.0110	0.0111
October	0.0111	0.0110	0.0110
November	0.0112	0.0110	0.0111
December	0.0111	0.0110	0.0110