2019 LSL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.3750 LKR

YEARLY LOW

11.4564 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3814 LKR

2019 LSL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LSL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 13.3750. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 12, dropping to 11.4564.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9186 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.0988 to the December average rate of 12.5761, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.99% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.3750 was down 0.53% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.4467, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 66,875 LKR

2018 Average 61,620 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 57,282 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 9,593.15 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.2324

11.6286

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LSL 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 12.5280, compared to 12.2348 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2932 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5280

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2348

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.9854 LKR (High: 12.4418 / Low: 11.4564). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3331 LKR (High: 12.6975 / Low: 12.3644).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.9854

July Spread (Stable) ±0.3331

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.7662 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7662

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 13.0988) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.6198), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4790 (+3.80%).

2019 Avg (January) 13.0988

2018 Avg (January) 12.6198

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.3750	12.6406	13.0988
February	13.3336	12.6633	12.9590
March	12.8485	12.0102	12.4108
April	12.5093	12.1287	12.3574
May	12.4064	12.0328	12.2410
June	12.4863	11.7271	12.1010
July	12.6975	12.3644	12.5285
August	12.4418	11.4564	11.7623
September	12.3352	11.8088	12.1676
October	12.4621	11.8228	12.1743
November	12.3855	11.9852	12.2000
December	12.9360	12.2335	12.5761