2019 RWF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2090 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.1913 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1961 LKR

2019 RWF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the RWF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 3, valuing the pair at 0.2090. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 23, dropping to 0.1913.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0177 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2045 to the December average rate of 0.1939, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.16% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2090 was down 0.01% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2090, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,045 LKR

2018 Average 935 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 957 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 88.45 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2057

0.1913

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

RWF 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 0.1976, compared to 0.1945 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0032 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1976

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1945

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0108 LKR (High: 0.2090 / Low: 0.1982). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LKR (High: 0.1935 / Low: 0.1918).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0108

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

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 0.0053 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0053

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.2045) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1801), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0243 (+13.52%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.2045

2018 Avg (January) 0.1801

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2090	0.1982	0.2045
February	0.2030	0.1970	0.2001
March	0.2031	0.1944	0.1988
April	0.1946	0.1927	0.1935
May	0.1958	0.1935	0.1946
June	0.1972	0.1936	0.1944
July	0.1935	0.1918	0.1925
August	0.1970	0.1920	0.1941
September	0.1972	0.1948	0.1961
October	0.1977	0.1951	0.1962
November	0.1974	0.1922	0.1941
December	0.1974	0.1913	0.1939