2019 NPR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6419 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.5395 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5869 LKR

2019 NPR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the NPR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 1.6419. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 4, dropping to 1.5395.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1023 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6098 to the December average rate of 1.5914, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.14% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.6419 was up 0.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.6389, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,209 LKR

2018 Average 7,429 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 7,698 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 511.71 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.6141

1.5629

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

NPR 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 1.5871, compared to 1.5868 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.5871

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5868

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0796 LKR (High: 1.6419 / Low: 1.5622). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0144 LKR (High: 1.6102 / Low: 1.5958).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0796

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0144

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 0.0405 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0405

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.6098) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0994 (+6.58%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.6098

2018 Avg (January) 1.5104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.6419	1.5622	1.6098
February	1.5964	1.5395	1.5693
March	1.6283	1.5755	1.6027
April	1.5848	1.5596	1.5720
May	1.5993	1.5657	1.5801
June	1.5965	1.5789	1.5886
July	1.6102	1.5958	1.6006
August	1.5994	1.5460	1.5671
September	1.6110	1.5565	1.5861
October	1.6045	1.5845	1.5963
November	1.6000	1.5606	1.5790
December	1.5993	1.5762	1.5914