YEARLY HIGH
0.0041 XDR
YEARLY LOW
0.0039 XDR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0040 XDR

2019 LKR to XDR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to XDR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 4, valuing the pair at 0.0041. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 0.0039.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0002 XDR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0039 to the December average rate of 0.0040, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.67% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0041 was down 9.66% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0046, 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 21 XDR
2018 Average 22 XDR
Yearly Trough Low 20 XDR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.12 XDR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0041
0.0039
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XDR 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 0.0040, compared to 0.0041 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0000 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0040
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0041

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0001 XDR (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0040). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 XDR (High: 0.0041 / Low: 0.0041).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
April 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 (August 2019: 0.0041) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0045), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0004 (-8.08%).

2019 Avg (August) 0.0041
2018 Avg (August) 0.0045

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0040 0.0039 0.0039
February 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040
March 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
April 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
May 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
June 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
July 0.0041 0.0041 0.0041
August 0.0041 0.0040 0.0041
September 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
October 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
November 0.0041 0.0040 0.0040
December 0.0040 0.0040 0.0040