2019 MAD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

19.3323 LKR

YEARLY LOW

18.0198 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

18.5803 LKR

2019 MAD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MAD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 19.3323. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 18.0198.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.3125 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 19.0803 to the December average rate of 18.8347, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 19.3323 was up 0.88% compared to the 2018 peak of 19.1640, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 96,662 LKR

2018 Average 86,540 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 90,099 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 6,562.47 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

19.1743

18.0458

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MAD 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 18.5133, compared to 18.6473 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1341 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 18.5133

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 18.6473

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.6665 LKR (High: 18.8264 / Low: 18.1599). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1399 LKR (High: 18.4127 / Low: 18.2728).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.6665

July Spread (Stable) ±0.1399

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 0.3957 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 19.0803) against the same month in 2018 (average: 16.6196), the exchange rate shifted by +2.4607 (+14.81%).

2019 Avg (January) 19.0803

2018 Avg (January) 16.6196

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	19.3323	18.7110	19.0803
February	18.8766	18.5221	18.7149
March	18.8264	18.1599	18.5355
April	18.2586	18.0198	18.1398
May	18.3758	18.1257	18.2319
June	18.5585	18.1128	18.3774
July	18.4127	18.2728	18.3519
August	18.8288	18.2733	18.5386
September	18.7634	18.5962	18.6763
October	18.9625	18.5940	18.7846
November	18.8454	18.5978	18.6980
December	18.9602	18.7056	18.8347