2019 LKR to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

20.9371 MGA

YEARLY LOW

13.4445 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.3364 MGA

2019 LKR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 24, valuing the pair at 20.9371. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 16, dropping to 13.4445.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.4926 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.5675 to the December average rate of 19.8949, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 20.9371 was down 2.35% compared to the 2018 peak of 21.4420, 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 104,686 MGA

2018 Average 102,902 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 67,222 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 37,463.18 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.8682

19.4493

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MGA 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 20.2080, compared to 20.4649 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2570 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.2080

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4649

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 6.9360 MGA (High: 20.3805 / Low: 13.4445). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2967 MGA (High: 20.8406 / Low: 20.5439).

December Spread (Volatile) ±6.9360

June Spread (Stable) ±0.2967

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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.5563 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.5563

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 20.7500) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.6347), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1153 (+0.56%).

2019 Avg (August) 20.7500

2018 Avg (August) 20.6347

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	20.0451	19.0410	19.5675
February	20.2789	19.4973	19.8078
March	20.3907	19.5656	19.8811
April	20.8466	20.3725	20.6664
May	20.8688	20.4093	20.6620
June	20.8406	20.5439	20.6628
July	20.8044	20.4894	20.6649
August	20.9371	20.5911	20.7500
September	20.8645	20.5438	20.7029
October	20.6397	19.9982	20.3256
November	20.7703	19.9470	20.4512
December	20.3805	13.4445	19.8949