2019 LKR to VEF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1425.4028 VEF

YEARLY LOW

1358.0410 VEF

YEARLY AVERAGE

1391.1687 VEF

2019 LKR to VEF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to VEF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 1425.4028. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 1358.0410.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 67.3617 VEF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1366.2535 to the December average rate of 1371.1556, 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 1425.4028 was down 8.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 1549.8719, 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 7,127,014 VEF

2018 Average 3,796,492 VEF

Yearly Trough Low 6,790,205 VEF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 336,808.67 VEF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1426.8800

1360.7420

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VEF 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 1398.4377, compared to 1383.8997 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 14.5380 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1398.4377

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1383.8997

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 36.2668 VEF (High: 1413.3874 / Low: 1377.1206). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 8.6909 VEF (High: 1376.1518 / Low: 1367.4609).

August Spread (Volatile) ±36.2668

December Spread (Stable) ±8.6909

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 23.3487 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -23.3487

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 1421.3685) against the same month in 2018 (average: 319.9829), the exchange rate shifted by +1101.3856 (+344.20%).

2019 Avg (April) 1421.3685

2018 Avg (April) 319.9829

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1392.8679	1358.0410	1366.2535
February	1406.7128	1380.0130	1391.8323
March	1416.1261	1380.4940	1394.7341
April	1425.4028	1410.3391	1421.3685
May	1416.2068	1400.4038	1408.9340
June	1415.2697	1402.1685	1407.5039
July	1417.2752	1402.8483	1411.9097
August	1413.3874	1377.1206	1398.2233
September	1386.3367	1362.1666	1374.8746
October	1377.9330	1364.8768	1370.1934
November	1385.9834	1367.6020	1377.0418
December	1376.1518	1367.4609	1371.1556