YEARLY HIGH
45.1410 LKR
YEARLY LOW
41.0081 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.1500 LKR

2019 RON to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RON to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 45.1410. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 41.0081.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.1329 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.1405 to the December average rate of 42.1407, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.53% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 45.1410 was up 0.16% compared to the 2018 peak of 45.0689, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 225,705 LKR
2018 Average 205,963 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 205,040 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 20,664.54 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

44.4266
40.9934
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RON 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 42.3480, compared to 41.9520 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3960 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.3480
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 41.9520

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 2.0719 LKR (High: 45.1410 / Low: 43.0691). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.5467 LKR (High: 42.2736 / Low: 41.7269).

January Spread (Volatile) ±2.0719
September Spread (Stable) ±0.5467

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 1.4793 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.4793

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 44.1405) against the same month in 2018 (average: 40.3327), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8078 (+9.44%).

2019 Avg (January) 44.1405
2018 Avg (January) 40.3327

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 45.1410 43.0691 44.1405
February 43.1588 42.3065 42.6612
March 43.2078 41.2346 42.3294
April 41.5992 41.0081 41.2795
May 41.8373 41.2021 41.4731
June 42.5682 41.2402 42.2043
July 42.2517 41.2630 41.7483
August 42.4808 41.2545 41.8327
September 42.2736 41.7269 41.9840
October 42.7328 41.6017 42.1973
November 42.5599 41.4604 41.8091
December 42.5462 41.6075 42.1407