YEARLY HIGH
0.0079 SGD
YEARLY LOW
0.0074 SGD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0076 SGD

2019 LKR to SGD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to SGD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 25, valuing the pair at 0.0079. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.0074.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0004 SGD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0075 to the December average rate of 0.0075, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0079 was down 10.08% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0087, 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 39 SGD
2018 Average 42 SGD
Yearly Trough Low 37 SGD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2.21 SGD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0078
0.0074
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SGD 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 0.0076, compared to 0.0076 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0076
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0076

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0002 SGD (High: 0.0077 / Low: 0.0075). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 SGD (High: 0.0078 / Low: 0.0077).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0002
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0002 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0002

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0078) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0085), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-8.74%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0078
2018 Avg (August) 0.0085

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0075 0.0074 0.0075
February 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
March 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
April 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
May 0.0078 0.0077 0.0078
June 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
July 0.0078 0.0077 0.0077
August 0.0079 0.0077 0.0078
September 0.0077 0.0076 0.0076
October 0.0077 0.0075 0.0076
November 0.0076 0.0075 0.0075
December 0.0076 0.0074 0.0075