2019 MVR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.8455 LKR

YEARLY LOW

11.2873 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

11.5679 LKR

2019 MVR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the MVR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 30, valuing the pair at 11.8455. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 1, dropping to 11.2873.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5582 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.7463 to the December average rate of 11.7352, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.09% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 11.8455 was up 0.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 11.8447, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 59,228 LKR

2018 Average 52,629 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 56,437 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,790.97 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

11.8066

11.2862

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

MVR 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 11.5012, compared to 11.6347 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1335 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.5012

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 11.6347

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.3334 LKR (High: 11.8430 / Low: 11.5097). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0823 LKR (High: 11.7905 / Low: 11.7082).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.3334

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0823

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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.1977 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1977

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2019: 11.7271) against the same month in 2018 (average: 10.7058), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0214 (+9.54%).

2019 Avg (September) 11.7271

2018 Avg (September) 10.7058

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.8430	11.5097	11.7463
February	11.6545	11.3974	11.5486
March	11.6504	11.3572	11.5257
April	11.4409	11.2873	11.3295
May	11.5175	11.3843	11.4400
June	11.4703	11.3275	11.4168
July	11.4496	11.3573	11.3940
August	11.7199	11.4090	11.4926
September	11.8455	11.6013	11.7271
October	11.8192	11.6679	11.7632
November	11.7984	11.6461	11.6960
December	11.7905	11.7082	11.7352