2019 MMK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1231 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1138 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1174 LKR

2019 MMK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MMK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 0.1231. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 23, dropping to 0.1138.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0093 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1187 to the December average rate of 0.1209, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.85% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.1231 was up 3.84% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.1186, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 616 LKR

2018 Average 564 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 569 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 46.41 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.1214

0.1146

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MMK 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 0.1164, compared to 0.1184 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1164

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1184

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was December, with a trading range of 0.0036 LKR (High: 0.1231 / Low: 0.1195). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0009 LKR (High: 0.1189 / Low: 0.1180).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0036

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0009

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 7 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0019 points.

Longest Streak 7 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0019

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 0.1209) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1152), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0057 (+4.95%).

2019 Avg (December) 0.1209

2018 Avg (December) 0.1152

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1200	0.1170	0.1187
February	0.1183	0.1151	0.1167
March	0.1190	0.1154	0.1170
April	0.1162	0.1138	0.1153
May	0.1166	0.1144	0.1152
June	0.1165	0.1153	0.1159
July	0.1171	0.1158	0.1164
August	0.1186	0.1163	0.1173
September	0.1194	0.1175	0.1182
October	0.1189	0.1180	0.1185
November	0.1201	0.1182	0.1191
December	0.1231	0.1195	0.1209