YEARLY HIGH
0.0351 TRY
YEARLY LOW
0.0289 TRY
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0318 TRY

2019 LKR to TRY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to TRY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 9, valuing the pair at 0.0351. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.0289.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0062 TRY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0295 to the December average rate of 0.0323, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.69% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0351 was down 19.07% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0434, 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 176 TRY
2018 Average 149 TRY
Yearly Trough Low 145 TRY
Transaction Impact: A difference of 30.91 TRY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0347
0.0290
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to TRY 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 0.0317, compared to 0.0319 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0317
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0319

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0026 TRY (High: 0.0324 / Low: 0.0298). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0005 TRY (High: 0.0320 / Low: 0.0315).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0026
November Spread (Stable) ±0.0005

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0013 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0013

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2019: 0.0342) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0281), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0062 (+22.06%).

2019 Avg (May) 0.0342
2018 Avg (May) 0.0281

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0302 0.0289 0.0295
February 0.0297 0.0292 0.0295
March 0.0324 0.0298 0.0308
April 0.0340 0.0316 0.0330
May 0.0351 0.0331 0.0342
June 0.0334 0.0324 0.0329
July 0.0326 0.0315 0.0322
August 0.0329 0.0310 0.0318
September 0.0325 0.0310 0.0316
October 0.0327 0.0313 0.0319
November 0.0320 0.0315 0.0318
December 0.0328 0.0316 0.0323