2019 PGK to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

63.9730 LKR

YEARLY LOW

51.6229 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

52.8095 LKR

2019 PGK to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PGK to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 17, valuing the pair at 63.9730. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 51.6229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.3501 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.0721 to the December average rate of 53.1689, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 63.9730 was up 18.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 54.1960, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 319,865 LKR

2018 Average 247,104 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 258,114 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 61,750.70 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

54.2974

51.5931

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PGK 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 52.7115, compared to 52.9075 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1959 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 52.7115

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 52.9075

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was November, with a trading range of 11.9189 LKR (High: 63.9730 / Low: 52.0541). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3010 LKR (High: 52.3950 / Low: 52.0940).

November Spread (Volatile) ±11.9189

June Spread (Stable) ±0.3010

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 1.0239 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.0239

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 53.3269) against the same month in 2018 (average: 52.4850), the exchange rate shifted by +0.8419 (+1.60%).

2019 Avg (November) 53.3269

2018 Avg (November) 52.4850

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.4364	52.7586	54.0721
February	53.4665	52.4657	53.0482
March	53.4660	51.9934	52.8117
April	52.2977	51.6229	51.8184
May	52.7887	52.0261	52.2783
June	52.3950	52.0940	52.2405
July	52.2048	51.7109	51.9700
August	53.1496	51.8231	52.3416
September	53.8564	52.2714	53.1979
October	53.7714	53.1126	53.4395
November	63.9730	52.0541	53.3269
December	53.4523	52.5512	53.1689