2019 LRD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.1624 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.8522 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.9697 LKR

2019 LRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.1624. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.8522.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3102 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1432 to the December average rate of 0.9609, the exchange rate registered a net change of -15.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.1624 was down 8.40% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.2689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LRD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 5,812 LKR

2018 Average 5,666 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 4,261 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,551.06 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.1716

0.8307

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LRD to LKR 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 1.0495, compared to 0.8900 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1595 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.0495

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.8900

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was May, with a trading range of 0.1141 LKR (High: 1.0388 / Low: 0.9247). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0150 LKR (High: 0.8686 / Low: 0.8537).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.1141

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0150

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between October and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.0721 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0721

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.1432) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.2123), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0690 (-5.70%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.1432

2018 Avg (January) 1.2123

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1624	1.1094	1.1432
February	1.1165	1.0968	1.1086
March	1.1125	1.0773	1.0988
April	1.0709	1.0331	1.0540
May	1.0388	0.9247	0.9821
June	0.9247	0.9000	0.9101
July	0.9026	0.8696	0.8798
August	0.8869	0.8631	0.8730
September	0.8781	0.8597	0.8677
October	0.8686	0.8537	0.8591
November	0.9414	0.8522	0.8994
December	0.9679	0.9409	0.9609