2019 LKR to MRO Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.0479 MRO

YEARLY LOW

1.9511 MRO

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.9987 MRO

2019 LKR to MRO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to MRO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 2.0479. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1.9511.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0968 MRO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.9629 to the December average rate of 1.9699, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 2.0479 was down 11.94% compared to the 2018 peak of 2.3254, 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 10,239 MRO

2018 Average 10,960 MRO

Yearly Trough Low 9,755 MRO

Transaction Impact: A difference of 483.89 MRO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

2.0500

1.9550

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MRO 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 2.0091, compared to 1.9882 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0209 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0091

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.9882

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0521 MRO (High: 2.0306 / Low: 1.9785). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0125 MRO (High: 1.9771 / Low: 1.9646).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0521

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0125

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0335 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0335

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 2.0421) against the same month in 2018 (average: 2.2757), the exchange rate shifted by -0.2336 (-10.26%).

2019 Avg (April) 2.0421

2018 Avg (April) 2.2757

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.0011	1.9511	1.9629
February	2.0210	1.9827	1.9996
March	2.0345	1.9833	2.0038
April	2.0479	2.0262	2.0421
May	2.0347	2.0119	2.0242
June	2.0333	2.0145	2.0221
July	2.0362	2.0155	2.0285
August	2.0306	1.9785	2.0088
September	1.9917	1.9570	1.9753
October	1.9797	1.9609	1.9685
November	1.9912	1.9648	1.9784
December	1.9771	1.9646	1.9699