YEARLY HIGH
0.2105 UYU
YEARLY LOW
0.1770 UYU
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1972 UYU

2019 LKR to UYU Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the LKR to UYU exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 30, valuing the pair at 0.2105. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 0.1770.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0335 UYU. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1792 to the December average rate of 0.2077, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.2105 was up 3.65% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.2031, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,053 UYU
2018 Average 945 UYU
Yearly Trough Low 885 UYU
Transaction Impact: A difference of 167.68 UYU purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.2114
0.1763
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to UYU 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 0.1904, compared to 0.2040 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0136 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1904
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2040

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.0110 UYU (High: 0.2054 / Low: 0.1943). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 UYU (High: 0.2044 / Low: 0.2021).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.0110
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0014 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0014

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2019: 0.2084) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.1851), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0234 (+12.62%).

2019 Avg (November) 0.2084
2018 Avg (November) 0.1851

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1826 0.1770 0.1792
February 0.1840 0.1814 0.1826
March 0.1924 0.1815 0.1865
April 0.1978 0.1917 0.1952
May 0.2007 0.1969 0.1992
June 0.2008 0.1985 0.1997
July 0.2005 0.1939 0.1983
August 0.2054 0.1943 0.2015
September 0.2044 0.2021 0.2029
October 0.2069 0.2023 0.2054
November 0.2105 0.2067 0.2084
December 0.2100 0.2039 0.2077