YEARLY HIGH
0.3779 RUB
YEARLY LOW
0.3412 RUB
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3622 RUB

2019 LKR to RUB Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to RUB exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3779. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 0.3412.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0367 RUB. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3668 to the December average rate of 0.3468, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.45% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3779 was down 12.99% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.4343, 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 1,890 RUB
2018 Average 1,933 RUB
Yearly Trough Low 1,706 RUB
Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.44 RUB purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3730
0.3444
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RUB 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 0.3670, compared to 0.3574 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0096 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3670
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3574

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was September, with a trading range of 0.0202 RUB (High: 0.3716 / Low: 0.3514). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0064 RUB (High: 0.3566 / Low: 0.3502).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0202
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0064

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0114 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0114

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3668) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.3685), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0017 (-0.45%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3668
2018 Avg (January) 0.3685

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3779 0.3618 0.3668
February 0.3733 0.3642 0.3684
March 0.3737 0.3578 0.3662
April 0.3745 0.3647 0.3693
May 0.3718 0.3646 0.3680
June 0.3736 0.3550 0.3632
July 0.3635 0.3553 0.3594
August 0.3777 0.3639 0.3706
September 0.3716 0.3514 0.3592
October 0.3615 0.3505 0.3545
November 0.3566 0.3502 0.3538
December 0.3562 0.3412 0.3468