YEARLY HIGH
131.8947 LKR
YEARLY LOW
124.6809 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
127.7662 LKR

2019 LYD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LYD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 131.8947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 19, dropping to 124.6809.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.2139 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 131.0423 to the December average rate of 129.2137, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.40% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 131.8947 was up 0.32% compared to the 2018 peak of 131.4775, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 659,474 LKR
2018 Average 595,528 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 623,404 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 36,069.42 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

131.5844
125.0784
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LYD 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 127.7369, compared to 127.7955 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0586 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 127.7369
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 127.7955

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 3.5434 LKR (High: 128.3098 / Low: 124.7663). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.9810 LKR (High: 126.2302 / Low: 125.2493).

August Spread (Volatile) ±3.5434
April Spread (Stable) ±0.9810

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.7292 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.7292

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 131.0423) against the same month in 2018 (average: 114.3168), the exchange rate shifted by +16.7254 (+14.63%).

2019 Avg (January) 131.0423
2018 Avg (January) 114.3168

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 131.8947 128.5954 131.0423
February 129.8660 127.5523 128.6461
March 129.8398 126.5818 128.3498
April 126.2302 125.2493 125.6206
May 127.1822 125.6562 126.3127
June 127.1911 125.7586 126.4497
July 126.8983 124.6809 125.7869
August 128.3098 124.7663 126.5097
September 129.0071 127.0036 128.1730
October 129.4682 127.5318 128.5883
November 129.7828 127.4553 128.5013
December 129.8818 128.5407 129.2137