YEARLY HIGH
0.0551 SEK
YEARLY LOW
0.0485 SEK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0529 SEK

2019 LKR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 8, valuing the pair at 0.0551. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0485.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0066 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0494 to the December average rate of 0.0520, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.26% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0551 was down 4.14% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0575, 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 276 SEK
2018 Average 268 SEK
Yearly Trough Low 242 SEK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 33.14 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0549
0.0489
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SEK 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 0.0524, compared to 0.0535 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0524
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0535

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0022 SEK (High: 0.0507 / Low: 0.0485). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0012 SEK (High: 0.0539 / Low: 0.0528).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0022
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0012

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2019: 0.0538) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0528), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0010 (+1.91%).

2019 Avg (October) 0.0538
2018 Avg (October) 0.0528

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0507 0.0485 0.0494
February 0.0523 0.0511 0.0518
March 0.0530 0.0512 0.0521
April 0.0544 0.0529 0.0534
May 0.0550 0.0538 0.0544
June 0.0540 0.0524 0.0533
July 0.0548 0.0528 0.0535
August 0.0548 0.0533 0.0543
September 0.0547 0.0532 0.0537
October 0.0551 0.0530 0.0538
November 0.0539 0.0528 0.0534
December 0.0530 0.0514 0.0520