2019 TOP to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 TOP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the TOP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 80.8975. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 22, dropping to 75.9812.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.9163 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 80.2157 to the December average rate of 78.8013, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.76% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 80.8975 was up 0.56% compared to the 2018 peak of 80.4508, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 TOP based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
TOP 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 78.2091, compared to 77.7931 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.4160 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was April, with a trading range of 3.0405 LKR (High: 79.0216 / Low: 75.9812). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0788 LKR (High: 78.5107 / Low: 77.4319).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.7051 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 80.2157) against the same month in 2018 (average: 68.4338), the exchange rate shifted by +11.7820 (+17.22%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80.8975 | 79.1696 | 80.2157 |
| February | 79.7845 | 78.3869 | 79.0849 |
| March | 79.5658 | 77.4407 | 78.7547 |
| April | 79.0216 | 75.9812 | 77.0497 |
| May | 77.6950 | 76.5699 | 76.9865 |
| June | 77.5948 | 76.4080 | 77.1630 |
| July | 77.9245 | 76.7775 | 77.2471 |
| August | 77.7243 | 76.3052 | 76.8460 |
| September | 79.1818 | 77.1988 | 77.9595 |
| October | 78.5107 | 77.4319 | 78.0212 |
| November | 78.5250 | 77.3685 | 77.8835 |
| December | 79.6750 | 77.7928 | 78.8013 |