2019 LKR to BOB Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0398 BOB

YEARLY LOW

0.0378 BOB

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0387 BOB

2019 LKR to BOB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to BOB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 0.0398. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 3, dropping to 0.0378.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0020 BOB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0380 to the December average rate of 0.0381, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.41% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0398 was down 11.93% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0452, 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 199 BOB

2018 Average 213 BOB

Yearly Trough Low 189 BOB

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.06 BOB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0397

0.0378

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LKR to BOB 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 0.0389, compared to 0.0385 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0389

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0385

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0010 BOB (High: 0.0394 / Low: 0.0384). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 BOB (High: 0.0382 / Low: 0.0380).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

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 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.0396) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0442), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0047 (-10.55%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.0396

2018 Avg (April) 0.0442

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0387	0.0378	0.0380
February	0.0391	0.0384	0.0387
March	0.0394	0.0384	0.0388
April	0.0398	0.0392	0.0396
May	0.0394	0.0389	0.0392
June	0.0392	0.0390	0.0391
July	0.0394	0.0392	0.0393
August	0.0393	0.0383	0.0389
September	0.0386	0.0380	0.0382
October	0.0383	0.0380	0.0381
November	0.0386	0.0381	0.0383
December	0.0382	0.0380	0.0381