2019 LKR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.7056 LAK

YEARLY LOW

46.6912 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

48.7272 LAK

2019 LKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 20, valuing the pair at 49.7056. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 46.6912.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.0144 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.0395 to the December average rate of 48.9671, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.10% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 49.7056 was down 8.61% compared to the 2018 peak of 54.3910, 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 248,528 LAK

2018 Average 259,538 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 233,456 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,071.88 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

49.6853

46.7990

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LAK 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 48.4809, compared to 48.9735 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4927 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.4809

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 48.9735

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.4717 LAK (High: 48.1629 / Low: 46.6912). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2314 LAK (High: 49.0641 / Low: 48.8326).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.4717

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2314

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 0.4408 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4408

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2019: 49.4447) against the same month in 2018 (average: 52.9131), the exchange rate shifted by -3.4684 (-6.55%).

2019 Avg (July) 49.4447

2018 Avg (July) 52.9131

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.1629	46.6912	47.0395
February	48.4930	47.5948	48.0338
March	49.0112	47.6660	48.1821
April	49.5470	49.1765	49.3954
May	49.4594	48.6469	49.0872
June	49.4237	48.9164	49.1473
July	49.7056	49.2181	49.4447
August	49.4335	48.4649	49.0039
September	48.8276	48.4651	48.6853
October	48.9320	48.4200	48.6690
November	49.4204	48.7683	49.0710
December	49.0641	48.8326	48.9671