YEARLY HIGH
0.0047 GBP
YEARLY LOW
0.0041 GBP
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0044 GBP

2019 LKR to GBP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to GBP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 0.0047. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 12, dropping to 0.0041.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0006 GBP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0043 to the December average rate of 0.0042, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0047 was down 4.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0049, 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 24 GBP
2018 Average 23 GBP
Yearly Trough Low 21 GBP
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.99 GBP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0047
0.0042
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GBP 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 0.0044, compared to 0.0044 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0044
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0044

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was October, with a trading range of 0.0003 GBP (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0042). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GBP (High: 0.0045 / Low: 0.0044).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 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 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0046) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0048), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-4.49%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0046
2018 Avg (August) 0.0048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
February 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
March 0.0044 0.0042 0.0043
April 0.0044 0.0043 0.0044
May 0.0045 0.0043 0.0044
June 0.0045 0.0044 0.0045
July 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
August 0.0047 0.0045 0.0046
September 0.0046 0.0044 0.0045
October 0.0045 0.0042 0.0044
November 0.0043 0.0043 0.0043
December 0.0043 0.0041 0.0042