2019 LKR to MMK Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 LKR to MMK Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the LKR to MMK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 23, valuing the pair at 8.7856. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 8.1233.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6624 MMK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.4278 to the December average rate of 8.2750, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.81% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 8.7856 was down 8.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 9.6415, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
LKR to MMK Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 8.5890, compared to 8.4478 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1412 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.2568 MMK (High: 8.6618 / Low: 8.4050). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0665 MMK (High: 8.4750 / Low: 8.4085).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.1216 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 8.6763) against the same month in 2018 (average: 8.5318), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1445 (+1.69%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.5456 | 8.3318 | 8.4278 |
| February | 8.6876 | 8.4544 | 8.5661 |
| March | 8.6618 | 8.4050 | 8.5498 |
| April | 8.7856 | 8.6082 | 8.6763 |
| May | 8.7436 | 8.5756 | 8.6822 |
| June | 8.6758 | 8.5814 | 8.6316 |
| July | 8.6350 | 8.5408 | 8.5901 |
| August | 8.6016 | 8.4328 | 8.5265 |
| September | 8.5129 | 8.3742 | 8.4593 |
| October | 8.4750 | 8.4085 | 8.4390 |
| November | 8.4579 | 8.3269 | 8.3967 |
| December | 8.3693 | 8.1233 | 8.2750 |