2019 LKR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1038 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.0934 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0981 MDL

2019 LKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 2, valuing the pair at 0.1038. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0934.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0104 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0941 to the December average rate of 0.0953, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.18% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1038 was down 6.92% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1115, 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 519 MDL

2018 Average 518 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 467 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 52.14 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1035

0.0933

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MDL 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 0.0986, compared to 0.0976 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0010 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0986

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0976

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0038 MDL (High: 0.0988 / Low: 0.0950). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 MDL (High: 0.0963 / Low: 0.0950).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0038

February Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0021 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0021

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2019: 0.1027) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1061), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0034 (-3.25%).

2019 Avg (June) 0.1027

2018 Avg (June) 0.1061

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0961	0.0934	0.0941
February	0.0963	0.0950	0.0957
March	0.0988	0.0950	0.0964
April	0.1026	0.0992	0.1010
May	0.1033	0.1004	0.1017
June	0.1038	0.1023	0.1027
July	0.1022	0.0993	0.1006
August	0.1013	0.0978	0.0992
September	0.0994	0.0968	0.0979
October	0.0976	0.0948	0.0963
November	0.0975	0.0956	0.0965
December	0.0968	0.0944	0.0953