YEARLY HIGH
0.6117 XPF
YEARLY LOW
0.5657 XPF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.5966 XPF

2019 LKR to XPF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to XPF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 24, valuing the pair at 0.6117. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 0.5657.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0460 XPF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.5746 to the December average rate of 0.5926, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.13% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.6117 was down 6.87% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.6568, 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 3,059 XPF
2018 Average 3,115 XPF
Yearly Trough Low 2,829 XPF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 230.00 XPF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.6109
0.5713
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to XPF 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 0.5944, compared to 0.5988 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.5944
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.5988

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0232 XPF (High: 0.6060 / Low: 0.5828). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0077 XPF (High: 0.6080 / Low: 0.6003).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0232
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0077

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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2019: 0.6076) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.6223), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0146 (-2.35%).

2019 Avg (April) 0.6076
2018 Avg (April) 0.6223

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.5843 0.5657 0.5746
February 0.5950 0.5823 0.5889
March 0.6060 0.5828 0.5928
April 0.6117 0.6024 0.6076
May 0.6080 0.6003 0.6046
June 0.6082 0.5936 0.5982
July 0.6114 0.5968 0.6046
August 0.6111 0.5904 0.6029
September 0.6054 0.5927 0.5992
October 0.6038 0.5869 0.5949
November 0.6012 0.5898 0.5984
December 0.5998 0.5863 0.5926