YEARLY HIGH
1.7855 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.6533 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6976 LKR

2019 RSD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RSD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 1.7855. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 1.6533.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1322 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7547 to the December average rate of 1.7133, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 1.7855 was up 0.64% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7741, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,928 LKR
2018 Average 8,107 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,267 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 660.94 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7637
1.6558
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RSD 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 1.7008, compared to 1.6944 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7008
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6944

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0642 LKR (High: 1.7333 / Low: 1.6691). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0214 LKR (High: 1.6844 / Low: 1.6630).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0642
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0214

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 0.0414 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.7547) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5818), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1729 (+10.93%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.7547
2018 Avg (January) 1.5818

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7855 1.7254 1.7547
February 1.7344 1.6976 1.7144
March 1.7333 1.6691 1.7062
April 1.6779 1.6533 1.6648
May 1.6844 1.6630 1.6731
June 1.7042 1.6672 1.6918
July 1.6969 1.6580 1.6762
August 1.7005 1.6582 1.6793
September 1.7022 1.6769 1.6933
October 1.7288 1.6834 1.7068
November 1.7231 1.6891 1.6974
December 1.7315 1.6920 1.7133