2019 LKR to KMF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

126.7895 KMF

YEARLY LOW

2.3467 KMF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.7961 KMF

2019 LKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 23, valuing the pair at 126.7895. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 2.3467.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 124.4428 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.3722 to the December average rate of 2.4471, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 126.7895 was up 1.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 125.4797, 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 633,948 KMF

2018 Average 14,539 KMF

Yearly Trough Low 11,733 KMF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 622,214.10 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.9170

1.9590

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KMF 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 2.4531, compared to 3.1391 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6860 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.4531

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.1391

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was July, with a trading range of 124.3374 KMF (High: 126.7895 / Low: 2.4521). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0295 KMF (High: 2.5104 / Low: 2.4808).

July Spread (Volatile) ±124.3374

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0295

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 4.0215 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.0215

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 6.5039) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.6452), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8586 (+145.87%).

2019 Avg (July) 6.5039

2018 Avg (July) 2.6452

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4120	2.3467	2.3722
February	2.4555	2.4019	2.4303
March	2.5001	2.4072	2.4450
April	2.5221	2.4898	2.5070
May	2.5104	2.4808	2.4954
June	2.5115	2.4503	2.4688
July	126.7895	2.4521	6.5039
August	2.5215	2.4418	2.4824
September	2.4932	2.4637	2.4757
October	2.4862	2.4292	2.4561
November	2.4833	2.4430	2.4694
December	2.4769	2.4166	2.4471