2019 LKR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1735 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.8603 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.0423 LRD

2019 LKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 1.1735. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.8603.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3132 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8749 to the December average rate of 1.0408, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.97% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.1735 was up 16.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.0110, 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 5,867 LRD

2018 Average 4,427 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 4,302 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,565.91 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1929

0.8459

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LRD 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 0.9590, compared to 1.1255 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1665 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.9590

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.1255

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.1188 LRD (High: 1.0814 / Low: 0.9626). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0161 LRD (High: 0.9117 / Low: 0.8957).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1188

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0161

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 9 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0729 points.

Longest Streak 9 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0729

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 1.1137) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.8954), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2182 (+24.37%).

2019 Avg (November) 1.1137

2018 Avg (November) 0.8954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.9013	0.8603	0.8749
February	0.9117	0.8957	0.9021
March	0.9282	0.8989	0.9101
April	0.9679	0.9338	0.9489
May	1.0814	0.9626	1.0192
June	1.1111	1.0814	1.0989
July	1.1500	1.1079	1.1368
August	1.1586	1.1275	1.1455
September	1.1632	1.1388	1.1525
October	1.1714	1.1512	1.1640
November	1.1735	1.0622	1.1137
December	1.0628	1.0332	1.0408