2019 LKR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.8692 GNF

YEARLY LOW

49.7024 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.6705 GNF

2019 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 19, valuing the pair at 52.8692. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 49.7024.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1668 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 50.3701 to the December average rate of 52.3061, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.84% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 52.8692 was down 10.20% compared to the 2018 peak of 58.8718, 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 264,346 GNF

2018 Average 279,093 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 248,512 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,834.10 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

52.7021

50.1581

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GNF 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 51.6498, compared to 51.6912 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0414 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 51.6498

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 51.6912

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 2.8733 GNF (High: 52.8692 / Low: 49.9959). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.6329 GNF (High: 51.3426 / Low: 50.7097).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.8733

October Spread (Stable) ±0.6329

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 0.7458 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7458

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 51.8065) against the same month in 2018 (average: 51.7105), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0960 (+0.19%).

2019 Avg (November) 51.8065

2018 Avg (November) 51.7105

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	51.2896	49.7024	50.3701
February	52.1340	50.8015	51.3860
March	52.6016	50.9138	51.5393
April	52.8653	52.0173	52.4901
May	52.5059	51.6770	52.0858
June	52.3918	51.7345	52.0273
July	52.6017	51.9398	52.3111
August	52.5567	50.9018	51.7532
September	51.4672	50.7422	51.0074
October	51.3426	50.7097	50.9628
November	52.8692	49.9959	51.8065
December	52.7324	51.9174	52.3061