YEARLY HIGH
0.4059 INR
YEARLY LOW
0.3805 INR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3942 INR

2019 LKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 4, valuing the pair at 0.4059. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 4, dropping to 0.3805.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0254 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3885 to the December average rate of 0.3927, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.08% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.4059 was down 9.36% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4478, 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 2,029 INR
2018 Average 2,106 INR
Yearly Trough Low 1,902 INR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127.04 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.4017
0.3873
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to INR 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 0.3940, compared to 0.3943 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0004 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3940
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3943

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0173 INR (High: 0.3978 / Low: 0.3805). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 INR (High: 0.3924 / Low: 0.3886).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0173
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between February and March, when the average rate fell by 0.0082 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0082

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2019: 0.3988) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.4162), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0174 (-4.19%).

2019 Avg (February) 0.3988
2018 Avg (February) 0.4162

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3978 0.3805 0.3885
February 0.4059 0.3933 0.3988
March 0.3957 0.3841 0.3906
April 0.4008 0.3942 0.3971
May 0.4001 0.3900 0.3956
June 0.3963 0.3903 0.3933
July 0.3924 0.3886 0.3906
August 0.4056 0.3920 0.4005
September 0.4006 0.3873 0.3947
October 0.3949 0.3897 0.3915
November 0.4007 0.3893 0.3961
December 0.3974 0.3901 0.3927