YEARLY HIGH
1.6912 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.5231 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6267 HUF

2019 LKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 26, valuing the pair at 1.6912. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.5231.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1681 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.5389 to the December average rate of 1.6432, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.77% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6912 was down 5.77% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7947, 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 8,456 HUF
2018 Average 8,324 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 7,615 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 840.38 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6856
1.5256
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HUF 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 1.5966, compared to 1.6569 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0603 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5966
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6569

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0942 HUF (High: 1.6315 / Low: 1.5373). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 HUF (High: 1.6517 / Low: 1.6190).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0942
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0291 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0291

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 1.6711) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.6894), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0183 (-1.08%).

2019 Avg (September) 1.6711
2018 Avg (September) 1.6894

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.5586 1.5231 1.5389
February 1.5951 1.5426 1.5690
March 1.6315 1.5373 1.5714
April 1.6517 1.6190 1.6360
May 1.6634 1.6272 1.6463
June 1.6558 1.6007 1.6177
July 1.6707 1.6174 1.6490
August 1.6815 1.6343 1.6541
September 1.6912 1.6546 1.6711
October 1.6897 1.6243 1.6515
November 1.6882 1.6213 1.6723
December 1.6825 1.6262 1.6432