2019 LKR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.7537 SLL

YEARLY LOW

39.7882 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.8370 SLL

2019 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 27, valuing the pair at 52.7537. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 39.7882.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9655 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 46.1305 to the December average rate of 41.2612, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 52.7537 was up 0.80% compared to the 2018 peak of 52.3336, 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 263,768 SLL

2018 Average 237,319 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 198,941 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,827.53 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

48.7704

39.4231

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SLL 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 47.1501, compared to 42.5240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 4.6261 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.1501

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 42.5240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 12.4066 SLL (High: 52.7537 / Low: 40.3470). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3937 SLL (High: 41.3581 / Low: 40.9644).

August Spread (Volatile) ±12.4066

December Spread (Stable) ±0.3937

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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 6.9184 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.9184

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 46.2926) against the same month in 2018 (average: 45.2581), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0345 (+2.29%).

2019 Avg (August) 46.2926

2018 Avg (August) 45.2581

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	47.0291	45.8532	46.1305
February	47.4966	46.5951	46.9942
March	47.8144	46.6113	47.0922
April	48.1277	47.6190	47.9914
May	47.8172	47.2836	47.5716
June	50.6060	39.8945	47.1205
July	40.5910	39.7882	40.2021
August	52.7537	40.3470	46.2926
September	52.6428	40.4543	45.3385
October	41.0869	40.5348	40.8304
November	41.4870	40.9368	41.2193
December	41.3581	40.9644	41.2612