2019 PYG to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0307 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0275 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0287 LKR

2019 PYG to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the PYG to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0307. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 18, dropping to 0.0275.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0033 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0302 to the December average rate of 0.0281, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.78% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.0307 was down 0.73% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.0310, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 154 LKR

2018 Average 142 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 137 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 16.36 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.0304

0.0276

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

PYG 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 0.0288, compared to 0.0285 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) 0.0288

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0285

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0015 LKR (High: 0.0307 / Low: 0.0292). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0002 LKR (High: 0.0282 / Low: 0.0280).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0002

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and August, 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 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.0302) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.0272), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0029 (+10.76%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.0302

2018 Avg (January) 0.0272

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0307	0.0292	0.0302
February	0.0297	0.0292	0.0295
March	0.0296	0.0284	0.0291
April	0.0283	0.0279	0.0281
May	0.0282	0.0275	0.0279
June	0.0285	0.0280	0.0283
July	0.0295	0.0284	0.0290
August	0.0295	0.0286	0.0291
September	0.0290	0.0284	0.0286
October	0.0286	0.0280	0.0282
November	0.0282	0.0277	0.0280
December	0.0282	0.0280	0.0281