YEARLY HIGH
0.0545 TJS
YEARLY LOW
0.0514 TJS
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0533 TJS

2019 LKR to TJS Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to TJS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 20, valuing the pair at 0.0545. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0514.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0031 TJS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0519 to the December average rate of 0.0534, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.07% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0545 was down 7.89% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0592, 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 272 TJS
2018 Average 282 TJS
Yearly Trough Low 257 TJS
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15.45 TJS purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0542
0.0516
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TJS 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 0.0531, compared to 0.0536 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0005 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0531
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0536

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0017 TJS (High: 0.0530 / Low: 0.0514). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 TJS (High: 0.0536 / Low: 0.0533).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0017
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0005 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0005

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.0536) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0587), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0052 (-8.77%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0536
2018 Avg (August) 0.0587

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0530 0.0514 0.0519
February 0.0534 0.0524 0.0528
March 0.0538 0.0524 0.0529
April 0.0541 0.0535 0.0540
May 0.0538 0.0532 0.0535
June 0.0536 0.0533 0.0534
July 0.0538 0.0535 0.0536
August 0.0545 0.0532 0.0536
September 0.0541 0.0532 0.0536
October 0.0537 0.0532 0.0534
November 0.0541 0.0534 0.0537
December 0.0536 0.0533 0.0534