2019 PEN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.8017 LKR

YEARLY LOW

52.1708 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

53.5511 LKR

2019 PEN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PEN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 54.8017. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 52.1708.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6309 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.4086 to the December average rate of 54.0698, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 54.8017 was up 0.78% compared to the 2018 peak of 54.3750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 274,009 LKR

2018 Average 247,162 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 260,854 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,154.46 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

54.5873

52.4429

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PEN 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 53.5019, compared to 53.6003 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0984 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.5019

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.6003

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 1.6106 LKR (High: 54.4622 / Low: 52.8516). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5423 LKR (High: 53.7990 / Low: 53.2567).

March Spread (Volatile) ±1.6106

July Spread (Stable) ±0.5423

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9856 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9856

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 54.0698) against the same month in 2018 (average: 53.6065), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4633 (+0.86%).

2019 Avg (December) 54.0698

2018 Avg (December) 53.6065

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.7657	53.5015	54.4086
February	54.4654	53.0383	53.7491
March	54.4622	52.8516	53.9061
April	53.2653	52.5684	52.9206
May	53.5675	52.3301	52.9598
June	53.6954	52.2784	53.0673
July	53.7990	53.2567	53.4655
August	53.3606	52.1708	52.6216
September	54.3416	52.8887	53.8571
October	54.5285	53.3052	54.0162
November	54.1666	53.0992	53.5717
December	54.8017	53.2496	54.0698