2019 LKR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.6424 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.5854 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6104 JPY

2019 LKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.6424. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 23, dropping to 0.5854.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0570 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5990 to the December average rate of 0.6023, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6424 was down 12.76% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.7364, 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 3,212 JPY

2018 Average 3,403 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 2,927 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 285.10 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6434

0.5904

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to JPY 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 0.6193, compared to 0.6015 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0178 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6193

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6015

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0230 JPY (High: 0.6101 / Low: 0.5872). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0079 JPY (High: 0.6226 / Low: 0.6147).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0230

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0079

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0179 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.6390) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6888), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0498 (-7.23%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.6390

2018 Avg (April) 0.6888

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.6101	0.5872	0.5990
February	0.6226	0.6147	0.6181
March	0.6319	0.6174	0.6237
April	0.6424	0.6322	0.6390
May	0.6333	0.6136	0.6236
June	0.6164	0.6072	0.6122
July	0.6201	0.6110	0.6150
August	0.6077	0.5854	0.5971
September	0.5999	0.5876	0.5948
October	0.6007	0.5877	0.5962
November	0.6063	0.5973	0.6033
December	0.6066	0.5985	0.6023