YEARLY HIGH
19.5984 COP
YEARLY LOW
17.1129 COP
YEARLY AVERAGE
18.3569 COP

2019 LKR to COP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to COP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 19.5984. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 17.1129.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4855 COP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 17.3951 to the December average rate of 18.6361, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 19.5984 was up 0.44% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.5128, 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 97,992 COP
2018 Average 91,013 COP
Yearly Trough Low 85,564 COP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,427.40 COP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

19.3335
17.2188
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to COP 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 17.9410, compared to 18.7728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.8318 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 17.9410
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.7728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 1.3402 COP (High: 19.4138 / Low: 18.0735). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5002 COP (High: 17.6166 / Low: 17.1164).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.3402
February Spread (Stable) ±0.5002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3537 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3537

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 19.1572) against the same month in 2018 (average: 18.4635), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6937 (+3.76%).

2019 Avg (August) 19.1572
2018 Avg (August) 18.4635

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 17.9311 17.1129 17.3951
February 17.6166 17.1164 17.4526
March 18.0947 17.1329 17.5492
April 18.4593 17.7191 18.0702
May 19.1692 18.2423 18.7383
June 19.1748 17.9720 18.4409
July 18.8545 18.0470 18.2238
August 19.5984 18.4793 19.1572
September 19.2250 18.5046 18.8035
October 19.2368 18.5294 18.9458
November 19.4148 18.3483 18.8704
December 19.4138 18.0735 18.6361