YEARLY HIGH
0.1001 EGP
YEARLY LOW
0.0883 EGP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0942 EGP

2019 LKR to EGP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to EGP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.1001. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.0883.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0117 EGP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0983 to the December average rate of 0.0888, the exchange rate registered a net change of -9.70% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1001 was down 13.70% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1160, 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 500 EGP
2018 Average 549 EGP
Yearly Trough Low 442 EGP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 58.71 EGP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0997
0.0878
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to EGP 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 0.0974, compared to 0.0910 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0974
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0910

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.0030 EGP (High: 0.0977 / Low: 0.0947). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0008 EGP (High: 0.0947 / Low: 0.0939).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0030
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0008

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.0984) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1141), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0157 (-13.75%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.0984
2018 Avg (February) 0.1141

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0991 0.0974 0.0983
February 0.1001 0.0972 0.0984
March 0.0987 0.0968 0.0975
April 0.0994 0.0975 0.0987
May 0.0977 0.0947 0.0965
June 0.0954 0.0944 0.0947
July 0.0947 0.0939 0.0944
August 0.0943 0.0915 0.0932
September 0.0921 0.0892 0.0907
October 0.0903 0.0889 0.0895
November 0.0898 0.0887 0.0894
December 0.0893 0.0883 0.0888