2019 LKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.5464 BIF

YEARLY LOW

9.7813 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.3104 BIF

2019 LKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 7, valuing the pair at 10.5464. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 9.7813.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.7651 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 9.9243 to the December average rate of 10.3590, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.5464 was down 8.96% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.5847, 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 52,732 BIF

2018 Average 54,814 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 48,906 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 3,825.34 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.5355

9.8688

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BIF 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 10.2736, compared to 10.3472 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0736 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.2736

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.3472

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.3835 BIF (High: 10.4633 / Low: 10.0798). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0637 BIF (High: 10.3890 / Low: 10.3253).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3835

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0637

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 0.1278 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1278

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 10.4442) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.1552), the exchange rate shifted by -0.7110 (-6.37%).

2019 Avg (June) 10.4442

2018 Avg (June) 11.1552

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.1090	9.7813	9.9243
February	10.3221	10.0153	10.1597
March	10.4633	10.0798	10.2164
April	10.5088	10.4021	10.4799
May	10.4928	10.3320	10.4168
June	10.5464	10.3848	10.4442
July	10.5233	10.4151	10.4740
August	10.4741	10.2381	10.3788
September	10.3827	10.1512	10.2510
October	10.3150	10.1421	10.2452
November	10.4508	10.3033	10.3752
December	10.3890	10.3253	10.3590