2019 MDL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

10.7110 LKR

YEARLY LOW

9.6348 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.2010 LKR

2019 MDL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MDL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 10.7110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 2, dropping to 9.6348.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0761 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 10.6230 to the December average rate of 10.4990, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.17% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 10.7110 was down 0.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 10.7759, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 53,555 LKR

2018 Average 48,346 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 48,174 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,380.73 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

10.7113

9.6509

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MDL 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 10.1538, compared to 10.2481 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0943 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 10.1538

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.2481

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.4076 LKR (High: 10.5243 / Low: 10.1167). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1359 LKR (High: 10.5219 / Low: 10.3860).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.4076

February Spread (Stable) ±0.1359

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and October, 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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4700 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4700

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 10.6230) against the same month in 2018 (average: 9.0734), the exchange rate shifted by +1.5496 (+17.08%).

2019 Avg (January) 10.6230

2018 Avg (January) 9.0734

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	10.7110	10.4102	10.6230
February	10.5219	10.3860	10.4477
March	10.5243	10.1167	10.3755
April	10.0828	9.7495	9.9055
May	9.9570	9.6786	9.8321
June	9.7742	9.6348	9.7393
July	10.0718	9.7834	9.9422
August	10.2255	9.8703	10.0837
September	10.3278	10.0580	10.2118
October	10.5462	10.2420	10.3878
November	10.4556	10.2520	10.3641
December	10.5957	10.3312	10.4990