YEARLY HIGH
0.0057 USD
YEARLY LOW
0.0055 USD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0056 USD

2019 LKR to USD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to USD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0057. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0055.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 USD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0055 to the December average rate of 0.0055, the exchange rate registered a net change of 0.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0057 was down 12.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0065, 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 29 USD
2018 Average 31 USD
Yearly Trough Low 27 USD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.36 USD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0057
0.0055
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to USD 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 0.0056, compared to 0.0056 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0056
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0056

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0001 USD (High: 0.0057 / Low: 0.0055). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 USD (High: 0.0055 / Low: 0.0055).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.0057) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0064), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-10.64%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.0057
2018 Avg (April) 0.0064

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
February 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
March 0.0057 0.0056 0.0056
April 0.0057 0.0057 0.0057
May 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
June 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
July 0.0057 0.0056 0.0057
August 0.0057 0.0055 0.0056
September 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
October 0.0055 0.0055 0.0055
November 0.0056 0.0055 0.0055
December 0.0055 0.0055 0.0055