2019 LKR to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

244.5615 IRR

YEARLY LOW

230.1133 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

236.0027 IRR

2019 LKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 5, valuing the pair at 244.5615. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 230.1133.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4482 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 232.6232 to the December average rate of 232.3366, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.12% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 244.5615 was down 11.02% compared to the 2018 peak of 274.8497, 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 1,222,808 IRR

2018 Average 1,252,688 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 1,150,567 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 72,240.99 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

242.3814

231.2480

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IRR 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 237.4958, compared to 234.5095 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.9863 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 237.4958

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 234.5095

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 8.4337 IRR (High: 242.3515 / Low: 233.9179). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4726 IRR (High: 233.1821 / Low: 231.7095).

March Spread (Volatile) ±8.4337

December Spread (Stable) ±1.4726

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 3.8954 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -3.8954

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 241.4536) against the same month in 2018 (average: 240.1152), the exchange rate shifted by +1.3384 (+0.56%).

2019 Avg (April) 241.4536

2018 Avg (April) 240.1152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	236.0146	230.1133	232.6232
February	239.0948	233.8364	235.9213
March	242.3515	233.9179	236.7114
April	244.5615	238.9750	241.4536
May	242.4444	237.2915	239.0870
June	242.5010	237.8832	239.1784
July	240.1503	237.7057	239.2411
August	239.4915	233.3463	236.9286
September	236.0382	230.8124	233.0332
October	233.4839	231.2716	232.1758
November	234.8480	231.7334	233.3419
December	233.1821	231.7095	232.3366