2019 TRY to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2019.
2019 TRY to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019
During 2019, the TRY to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 34.5653. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 9, dropping to 28.4799.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 6.0854 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 33.9425 to the December average rate of 30.9429, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.84% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 34.5653 was down 16.58% compared to the 2018 peak of 41.4352, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.
TRY 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 31.6920, compared to 31.3089 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3831 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 2.6665 LKR (High: 33.5031 / Low: 30.8366). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4969 LKR (High: 31.7526 / Low: 31.2557).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween May and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 2.2191 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 33.9425) against the same month in 2018 (average: 40.7747), the exchange rate shifted by -6.8323 (-16.76%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 34.5653 | 33.1288 | 33.9425 |
| February | 34.2714 | 33.6736 | 33.8524 |
| March | 33.5031 | 30.8366 | 32.5027 |
| April | 31.6145 | 29.4053 | 30.2836 |
| May | 30.2150 | 28.4799 | 29.2109 |
| June | 30.8815 | 29.9654 | 30.3601 |
| July | 31.7039 | 30.6286 | 31.0379 |
| August | 32.2906 | 30.3809 | 31.4744 |
| September | 32.2876 | 30.7853 | 31.6516 |
| October | 31.9144 | 30.5477 | 31.3099 |
| November | 31.7526 | 31.2557 | 31.4369 |
| December | 31.6139 | 30.4827 | 30.9429 |