2019 LKR to QAR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0209 QAR

YEARLY LOW

0.0199 QAR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0204 QAR

2019 LKR to QAR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to QAR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0209. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0199.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 QAR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0200 to the December average rate of 0.0201, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.35% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0209 was down 12.30% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0238, 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 QAR

2018 Average 112 QAR

Yearly Trough Low 99 QAR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 4.94 QAR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0209

0.0199

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LKR to QAR 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 0.0205, compared to 0.0203 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0205

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0203

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0005 QAR (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0202). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 QAR (High: 0.0202 / Low: 0.0200).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.0208) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0233), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0025 (-10.64%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.0208

2018 Avg (April) 0.0233

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0204	0.0199	0.0200
February	0.0206	0.0202	0.0204
March	0.0208	0.0202	0.0204
April	0.0209	0.0207	0.0208
May	0.0208	0.0205	0.0206
June	0.0207	0.0205	0.0206
July	0.0208	0.0206	0.0207
August	0.0207	0.0202	0.0205
September	0.0203	0.0200	0.0201
October	0.0202	0.0200	0.0201
November	0.0203	0.0200	0.0202
December	0.0202	0.0200	0.0201