YEARLY HIGH
5.3485 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.8534 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0251 LKR

2019 MUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 5.3485. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 25, dropping to 4.8534.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4951 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.3054 to the December average rate of 4.9583, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.54% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.3485 was up 0.23% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.3364, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 26,743 LKR
2018 Average 23,880 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 24,267 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,475.37 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.3462
4.8564
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MUR 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 5.1014, compared to 4.9488 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.1527 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.1014
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9488

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.2457 LKR (High: 5.2677 / Low: 5.0220). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0676 LKR (High: 5.0149 / Low: 4.9473).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.2457
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0676

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1305 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1305

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 5.3054) against the same month in 2018 (average: 4.6661), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6393 (+13.70%).

2019 Avg (January) 5.3054
2018 Avg (January) 4.6661

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.3485 5.2111 5.3054
February 5.2835 5.0978 5.2091
March 5.2677 5.0220 5.1373
April 5.0641 4.9714 5.0068
May 5.0687 4.9285 4.9989
June 4.9927 4.8964 4.9512
July 4.9537 4.8534 4.8972
August 4.9916 4.8701 4.9294
September 5.0323 4.9582 4.9832
October 5.0149 4.9473 4.9820
November 5.0007 4.8997 4.9426
December 4.9887 4.8997 4.9583