YEARLY HIGH
0.0155 XCD
YEARLY LOW
0.0148 XCD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0151 XCD

2019 LKR to XCD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to XCD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 18, valuing the pair at 0.0155. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 2, dropping to 0.0148.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0007 XCD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0149 to the December average rate of 0.0149, 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 0.0155 was down 12.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0177, 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 78 XCD
2018 Average 83 XCD
Yearly Trough Low 74 XCD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 3.66 XCD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0155
0.0148
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XCD 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 0.0152, compared to 0.0151 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0152
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0151

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0004 XCD (High: 0.0154 / Low: 0.0150). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 XCD (High: 0.0150 / Low: 0.0149).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0004
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.0155) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0173), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0018 (-10.64%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.0155
2018 Avg (April) 0.0173

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0151 0.0148 0.0149
February 0.0153 0.0150 0.0151
March 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
April 0.0155 0.0153 0.0155
May 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
June 0.0154 0.0152 0.0153
July 0.0154 0.0153 0.0154
August 0.0154 0.0150 0.0152
September 0.0151 0.0148 0.0150
October 0.0150 0.0148 0.0149
November 0.0151 0.0149 0.0150
December 0.0150 0.0149 0.0149