2019 SCR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

14.2593 LKR

YEARLY LOW

12.5916 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

13.0626 LKR

2019 SCR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SCR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 11, valuing the pair at 14.2593. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 23, dropping to 12.5916.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6676 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.3246 to the December average rate of 13.2283, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 14.2593 was up 6.31% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.4132, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 71,296 LKR

2018 Average 59,680 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 62,958 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,338.21 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.3809

12.7053

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SCR 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 12.9936, compared to 13.1315 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1379 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.9936

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 13.1315

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.6561 LKR (High: 14.2593 / Low: 12.6032). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0687 LKR (High: 13.2634 / Low: 13.1947).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.6561

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0687

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 0.2713 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2713

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2019: 13.0859) against the same month in 2018 (average: 11.7949), the exchange rate shifted by +1.2910 (+10.95%).

2019 Avg (August) 13.0859

2018 Avg (August) 11.7949

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4106	13.0492	13.3246
February	13.1628	12.8940	13.0533
March	13.1339	12.8357	13.0110
April	12.8763	12.6037	12.7616
May	12.9698	12.8202	12.8969
June	13.0034	12.8443	12.9143
July	12.9678	12.5916	12.8707
August	14.2593	12.6032	13.0859
September	13.2764	13.0448	13.1960
October	13.3045	13.1635	13.2260
November	13.9341	12.8132	13.1820
December	13.2634	13.1947	13.2283