2019 SGD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

134.9348 LKR

YEARLY LOW

127.3281 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

130.9826 LKR

2019 SGD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SGD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 134.9348. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 25, dropping to 127.3281.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.6068 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 134.1103 to the December average rate of 133.5979, 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 134.9348 was up 0.46% compared to the 2018 peak of 134.3113, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 674,674 LKR

2018 Average 602,056 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 636,640 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,033.82 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

134.6901

127.7323

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SGD 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 130.7941, compared to 131.1711 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.3770 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 130.7941

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 131.1711

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 3.5479 LKR (High: 133.0174 / Low: 129.4696). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1518 LKR (High: 129.5265 / Low: 128.3747).

March Spread (Volatile) ±3.5479

April Spread (Stable) ±1.1518

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.6616 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.6616

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 134.1103) against the same month in 2018 (average: 116.3453), the exchange rate shifted by +17.7650 (+15.27%).

2019 Avg (January) 134.1103

2018 Avg (January) 116.3453

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	134.9348	132.5310	134.1103
February	133.4812	130.5513	131.8898
March	133.0174	129.4696	131.5759
April	129.5265	128.3747	128.9143
May	130.3808	127.6390	128.6757
June	130.6453	127.7628	129.5987
July	130.6417	128.2611	129.2570
August	130.0186	127.3281	128.3121
September	131.9796	129.1957	130.9895
October	133.5423	130.4405	132.3528
November	133.4851	131.6128	132.5176
December	134.7711	132.0611	133.5979