YEARLY HIGH
5.6499 LKR
YEARLY LOW
4.7499 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.0823 LKR

2019 UYU to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the UYU to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 5.6499. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 30, dropping to 4.7499.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.9000 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.5792 to the December average rate of 4.8156, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.69% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 5.6499 was down 0.05% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.6524, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 28,249 LKR
2018 Average 26,500 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 23,749 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 4,500.03 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

5.6574
4.7195
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

UYU 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 5.2614, compared to 4.9031 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3583 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.2614
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 4.9031

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.3127 LKR (High: 5.5108 / Low: 5.1980). On the other end, September was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0552 LKR (High: 4.9487 / Low: 4.8934).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.3127
September Spread (Stable) ±0.0552

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2019. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.2402 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.2402

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 5.5792) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.3827), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1965 (+3.65%).

2019 Avg (January) 5.5792
2018 Avg (January) 5.3827

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.6499 5.4756 5.5792
February 5.5136 5.4358 5.4756
March 5.5108 5.1980 5.3639
April 5.2170 5.0557 5.1237
May 5.0788 4.9833 5.0196
June 5.0390 4.9801 5.0065
July 5.1578 4.9869 5.0433
August 5.1464 4.8697 4.9648
September 4.9487 4.8934 4.9292
October 4.9423 4.8331 4.8681
November 4.8381 4.7499 4.7976
December 4.9046 4.7630 4.8156