YEARLY HIGH
34.5653 LKR
YEARLY LOW
28.4799 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
31.5005 LKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 50,000 TRY based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,728,264 LKR
2018 Average 1,720,362 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,423,996 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 304,267.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

34.4156
28.7378
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 31.6920
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 31.3089

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

March Spread (Volatile) ±2.6665
November Spread (Stable) ±0.4969

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -2.2191

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2019 Avg (January) 33.9425
2018 Avg (January) 40.7747

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