YEARLY HIGH
5.1627 KPW
YEARLY LOW
4.9187 KPW
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0387 KPW

2019 LKR to KPW Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to KPW exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 5.1627. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 4.9187.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2440 KPW. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 4.9484 to the December average rate of 4.9662, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.1627 was down 12.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.8872, 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 25,813 KPW
2018 Average 27,760 KPW
Yearly Trough Low 24,594 KPW
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,219.89 KPW purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.1680
4.9285
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KPW 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 5.0650, compared to 5.0124 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.0650
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.0124

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.1314 KPW (High: 5.1192 / Low: 4.9878). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0315 KPW (High: 4.9843 / Low: 4.9528).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.1314
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0315

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 0.0846 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0846

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 5.1481) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.7610), the exchange rate shifted by -0.6130 (-10.64%).

2019 Avg (April) 5.1481
2018 Avg (April) 5.7610

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.0448 4.9187 4.9484
February 5.0950 4.9983 5.0411
March 5.1291 5.0000 5.0516
April 5.1627 5.1081 5.1481
May 5.1294 5.0721 5.1030
June 5.1260 5.0785 5.0979
July 5.1332 5.0810 5.1138
August 5.1192 4.9878 5.0642
September 5.0212 4.9336 4.9797
October 4.9908 4.9435 4.9627
November 5.0199 4.9533 4.9875
December 4.9843 4.9528 4.9662