2019 SRD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 SRD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the SRD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 24.5341. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 23.3746.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.1594 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 24.3873 to the December average rate of 24.2994, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 24.5341 was down 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 24.5426, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SRD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
SRD to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 23.8295, compared to 24.0791 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2495 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.6208 LKR (High: 24.1942 / Low: 23.5733). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1539 LKR (High: 24.3651 / Low: 24.2112).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 0.4486 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 24.3873) against the same month in 2018 (average: 20.6096), the exchange rate shifted by +3.7776 (+18.33%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 24.5341 | 23.9206 | 24.3873 |
| February | 24.1434 | 23.6852 | 23.9392 |
| March | 24.1350 | 23.5278 | 23.8897 |
| April | 23.6243 | 23.3746 | 23.4411 |
| May | 23.7919 | 23.5264 | 23.6480 |
| June | 23.7620 | 23.5420 | 23.6720 |
| July | 23.7504 | 23.5087 | 23.5981 |
| August | 24.1942 | 23.5733 | 23.8302 |
| September | 24.4598 | 24.0333 | 24.2341 |
| October | 24.4112 | 24.1799 | 24.3167 |
| November | 24.3625 | 24.0394 | 24.1958 |
| December | 24.3651 | 24.2112 | 24.2994 |