YEARLY HIGH
0.0168 GEL
YEARLY LOW
0.0146 GEL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0158 GEL

2019 LKR to GEL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to GEL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 31, valuing the pair at 0.0168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 23, dropping to 0.0146.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0023 GEL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0146 to the December average rate of 0.0160, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.98% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0168 was down 0.45% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0169, 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 84 GEL
2018 Average 77 GEL
Yearly Trough Low 73 GEL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 11.37 GEL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0167
0.0145
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GEL 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0163 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0163

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 0.0010 GEL (High: 0.0168 / Low: 0.0159). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 GEL (High: 0.0155 / Low: 0.0154).

July Spread (Volatile) ±0.0010
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 0.0163) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0154), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0009 (+5.96%).

2019 Avg (July) 0.0163
2018 Avg (July) 0.0154

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0149 0.0146 0.0146
February 0.0150 0.0147 0.0149
March 0.0153 0.0148 0.0151
April 0.0155 0.0154 0.0154
May 0.0159 0.0153 0.0156
June 0.0162 0.0154 0.0157
July 0.0168 0.0159 0.0163
August 0.0167 0.0163 0.0165
September 0.0165 0.0163 0.0164
October 0.0165 0.0162 0.0163
November 0.0166 0.0163 0.0164
December 0.0164 0.0157 0.0160