2019 LKR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0873 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0748 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0808 LSL

2019 LKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 12, valuing the pair at 0.0873. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 31, dropping to 0.0748.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0125 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0764 to the December average rate of 0.0795, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.16% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0873 was down 8.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0956, 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 436 LSL

2018 Average 407 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 374 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 62.61 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0859

0.0755

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LSL 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 0.0799, compared to 0.0818 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0799

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0818

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0069 LSL (High: 0.0873 / Low: 0.0804). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0021 LSL (High: 0.0809 / Low: 0.0788).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0069

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0021

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0028 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0028

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0850) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0866), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0016 (-1.84%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0850

2018 Avg (August) 0.0866

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0791	0.0748	0.0764
February	0.0790	0.0750	0.0772
March	0.0833	0.0778	0.0806
April	0.0824	0.0799	0.0809
May	0.0831	0.0806	0.0817
June	0.0853	0.0801	0.0827
July	0.0809	0.0788	0.0798
August	0.0873	0.0804	0.0850
September	0.0847	0.0811	0.0822
October	0.0846	0.0802	0.0822
November	0.0834	0.0807	0.0820
December	0.0817	0.0773	0.0795