YEARLY HIGH
20.9469 LKR
YEARLY LOW
19.9097 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
20.4198 LKR

2019 SVC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the SVC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 20.9469. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 21, dropping to 19.9097.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.0372 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 20.7886 to the December average rate of 20.7146, 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 20.9469 was up 0.18% compared to the 2018 peak of 20.9093, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 104,734 LKR
2018 Average 92,884 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 99,549 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5,185.89 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

20.8695
19.8985
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SVC 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 20.3122, compared to 20.5274 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2152 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.3122
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.5274

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.5589 LKR (High: 20.9469 / Low: 20.3880). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0915 LKR (High: 20.7653 / Low: 20.6738).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.5589
December Spread (Stable) ±0.0915

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 0.3880 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3880

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 20.7886) against the same month in 2018 (average: 17.5771), the exchange rate shifted by +3.2115 (+18.27%).

2019 Avg (January) 20.7886
2018 Avg (January) 17.5771

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 20.9469 20.3880 20.7886
February 20.5792 20.1834 20.4020
March 20.5738 20.0556 20.3675
April 20.1335 19.9097 19.9795
May 20.2798 20.0480 20.1577
June 20.2272 20.1218 20.1777
July 20.1605 20.0447 20.1091
August 20.6168 20.1108 20.3235
September 20.8046 20.4725 20.6607
October 20.8229 20.6162 20.7301
November 20.7640 20.4904 20.6265
December 20.7653 20.6738 20.7146