2019 QAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

50.2529 LKR

YEARLY LOW

47.8766 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

49.0673 LKR

2019 QAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the QAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 50.2529. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 47.8766.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.3763 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.9516 to the December average rate of 49.7763, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 50.2529 was down 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 50.2688, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 251,265 LKR

2018 Average 223,182 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 239,383 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 11,881.64 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

50.1452

47.8220

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

QAR 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 48.8102, compared to 49.3244 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.5142 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.8102

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 49.3244

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.2716 LKR (High: 49.5578 / Low: 48.2862). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2956 LKR (High: 49.9079 / Low: 49.6123).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.2716

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2956

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.9179 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.9179

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 49.9516) against the same month in 2018 (average: 42.2423), the exchange rate shifted by +7.7093 (+18.25%).

2019 Avg (January) 49.9516

2018 Avg (January) 42.2423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.2529	48.9949	49.9516
February	49.4540	48.5179	49.0339
March	49.3959	48.1915	48.9335
April	48.3896	47.8766	48.0156
May	48.7357	48.1901	48.4381
June	48.6699	48.2651	48.4885
July	48.6464	48.1567	48.3355
August	49.5578	48.2862	48.8160
September	50.0002	49.2284	49.6387
October	50.0416	49.5317	49.8176
November	49.9027	49.2444	49.5620
December	49.9079	49.6123	49.7763