2019 SBD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

22.8420 LKR

YEARLY LOW

21.1675 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

21.7882 LKR

2019 SBD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SBD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 23, valuing the pair at 22.8420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 17, dropping to 21.1675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6745 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 22.4320 to the December average rate of 21.8771, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.47% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 22.8420 was up 1.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 22.5530, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 114,210 LKR

2018 Average 103,091 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 105,837 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,372.58 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

22.5396

21.2483

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD 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 21.8022, compared to 21.7742 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0280 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 21.8022

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 21.7742

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.7268 LKR (High: 22.1816 / Low: 21.4548). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1431 LKR (High: 21.5329 / Low: 21.3897).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.7268

June Spread (Stable) ±0.1431

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.4774 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.4774

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 22.4320) against the same month in 2018 (average: 19.7925), the exchange rate shifted by +2.6395 (+13.34%).

2019 Avg (January) 22.4320

2018 Avg (January) 19.7925

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	22.8420	22.1264	22.4320
February	22.2609	21.8669	22.0072
March	22.1124	21.6083	21.9205
April	21.7880	21.2710	21.4431
May	21.7634	21.4197	21.5458
June	21.5329	21.3897	21.4644
July	21.5916	21.1675	21.3559
August	22.1816	21.4548	21.7370
September	22.1300	21.7172	21.9340
October	22.0356	21.8269	21.9269
November	22.2741	21.5947	21.8145
December	22.0028	21.8035	21.8771