2019 SAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.0872 LKR

YEARLY LOW

46.4825 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.6327 LKR

2019 SAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 49.0872. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 46.4825.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.6047 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 48.4984 to the December average rate of 48.3156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.38% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 49.0872 was up 0.60% compared to the 2018 peak of 48.7940, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 245,436 LKR

2018 Average 216,669 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 232,413 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 13,023.43 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

48.6867

46.4269

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SAR 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 47.3859, compared to 47.8794 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.4935 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 47.3859

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 47.8794

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 1.5234 LKR (High: 49.0872 / Low: 47.5638). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2718 LKR (High: 48.4237 / Low: 48.1519).

January Spread (Volatile) ±1.5234

December Spread (Stable) ±0.2718

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 0.8928 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8928

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 48.4984) against the same month in 2018 (average: 41.0016), the exchange rate shifted by +7.4968 (+18.28%).

2019 Avg (January) 48.4984

2018 Avg (January) 41.0016

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	49.0872	47.5638	48.4984
February	48.0203	47.1020	47.6056
March	47.9959	46.7851	47.5047
April	46.9496	46.4825	46.6152
May	47.3135	46.7862	47.0272
June	47.2527	46.8172	47.0643
July	47.2298	46.7497	46.9249
August	48.1135	46.8620	47.3814
September	48.6345	47.7822	48.1845
October	48.5392	48.0826	48.3514
November	48.4505	47.8099	48.1187
December	48.4237	48.1519	48.3156