YEARLY HIGH
0.6581 VUV
YEARLY LOW
0.6062 VUV
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.6358 VUV

2019 LKR to VUV Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to VUV exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 13, valuing the pair at 0.6581. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 0.6062.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0519 VUV. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.6103 to the December average rate of 0.6386, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.63% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6581 was down 5.17% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6940, 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 3,291 VUV
2018 Average 3,326 VUV
Yearly Trough Low 3,031 VUV
Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.48 VUV purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6580
0.6060
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to VUV 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 0.6264, compared to 0.6452 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0188 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6264
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6452

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was June, with a trading range of 0.0240 VUV (High: 0.6519 / Low: 0.6279). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0066 VUV (High: 0.6376 / Low: 0.6310).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0240
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0066

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 0.0109 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0109

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 0.6534) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6768), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0235 (-3.47%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.6534
2018 Avg (August) 0.6768

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.6210 0.6062 0.6103
February 0.6273 0.6161 0.6214
March 0.6344 0.6149 0.6240
April 0.6376 0.6310 0.6358
May 0.6371 0.6261 0.6327
June 0.6519 0.6279 0.6344
July 0.6571 0.6501 0.6536
August 0.6581 0.6418 0.6534
September 0.6494 0.6368 0.6425
October 0.6474 0.6344 0.6409
November 0.6484 0.6349 0.6423
December 0.6422 0.6347 0.6386