2019 SOS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3168 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.3005 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3081 LKR

2019 SOS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SOS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.3168. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 13, dropping to 0.3005.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0164 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3134 to the December average rate of 0.3126, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.28% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3168 was up 0.27% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3160, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,584 LKR

2018 Average 1,404 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,502 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 81.91 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3146

0.3005

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SOS 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 0.3063, compared to 0.3099 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0036 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3063

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3099

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.0096 LKR (High: 0.3168 / Low: 0.3073). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0027 LKR (High: 0.3138 / Low: 0.3111).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0096

December Spread (Stable) ±0.0027

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 0.0055 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0055

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3134) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2652), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0482 (+18.18%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3134

2018 Avg (January) 0.2652

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3168	0.3073	0.3134
February	0.3107	0.3038	0.3081
March	0.3106	0.3025	0.3072
April	0.3038	0.3005	0.3017
May	0.3057	0.3018	0.3036
June	0.3056	0.3016	0.3039
July	0.3048	0.3005	0.3032
August	0.3118	0.3042	0.3073
September	0.3147	0.3101	0.3120
October	0.3150	0.3107	0.3129
November	0.3134	0.3095	0.3115
December	0.3138	0.3111	0.3126