2019 LKR to IDR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

82.5323 IDR

YEARLY LOW

76.5598 IDR

YEARLY AVERAGE

79.1384 IDR

2019 LKR to IDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to IDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 17, valuing the pair at 82.5323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 76.5598.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.9725 IDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 77.8072 to the December average rate of 77.1898, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.79% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 82.5323 was down 8.41% compared to the 2018 peak of 90.1153, 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 412,661 IDR

2018 Average 436,417 IDR

Yearly Trough Low 382,799 IDR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,862.32 IDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

81.8577

76.7654

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IDR 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 79.8497, compared to 78.4270 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.4227 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 79.8497

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 78.4270

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.6180 IDR (High: 81.2507 / Low: 77.6327). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.2011 IDR (High: 81.6473 / Low: 80.4461).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.6180

April Spread (Stable) ±1.2011

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 2.0421 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.0421

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 81.4334) against the same month in 2018 (average: 88.9003), the exchange rate shifted by -7.4669 (-8.40%).

2019 Avg (May) 81.4334

2018 Avg (May) 88.9003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	78.8061	77.1572	77.8072
February	79.1886	77.6604	78.5805
March	81.1537	78.4172	79.8061
April	81.6473	80.4461	80.8593
May	82.5323	80.0701	81.4334
June	81.4498	79.9541	80.6119
July	80.6581	79.1646	79.7330
August	81.2507	77.6327	80.0093
September	79.4070	77.2220	77.9672
October	78.6023	77.0503	77.7787
November	78.5604	77.2335	77.8842
December	77.9594	76.5598	77.1898