YEARLY HIGH
6.1066 LKR
YEARLY LOW
5.4537 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
5.7593 LKR

2019 THB to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the THB to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 6.1066. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 5.4537.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6529 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 5.7192 to the December average rate of 5.9996, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.90% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 6.1066 was up 7.57% compared to the 2018 peak of 5.6769, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 THB based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,526,656 LKR
2018 Average 1,257,279 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,363,424 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 163,232.16 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

6.0507
5.4380
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

THB 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 5.6261, compared to 5.8925 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.2664 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 5.6261
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 5.8925

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 0.2108 LKR (High: 5.9265 / Low: 5.7157). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0715 LKR (High: 5.5252 / Low: 5.4537).

August Spread (Volatile) ±0.2108
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0715

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.1273 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1273

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2019: 5.9996) against the same month in 2018 (average: 5.5145), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4851 (+8.80%).

2019 Avg (December) 5.9996
2018 Avg (December) 5.5145

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 5.7610 5.6541 5.7192
February 5.7820 5.6441 5.7024
March 5.6657 5.5240 5.6164
April 5.5252 5.4537 5.4891
May 5.6114 5.5060 5.5482
June 5.7672 5.5697 5.6813
July 5.7754 5.6803 5.7096
August 5.9265 5.7157 5.7873
September 5.9628 5.8461 5.9177
October 6.0138 5.9247 5.9747
November 6.0186 5.9381 5.9661
December 6.1066 5.9693 5.9996