YEARLY HIGH
0.3216 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2974 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.3050 LKR

2019 XAF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XAF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.3216. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 0.2974.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0242 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3166 to the December average rate of 0.3070, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 0.3216 was up 0.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 0.3207, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,608 LKR
2018 Average 1,461 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 1,487 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 120.91 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

0.3183
0.2977
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XAF 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 0.3061, compared to 0.3039 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0023 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3061
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3039

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0119 LKR (High: 0.3121 / Low: 0.3002). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0038 LKR (High: 0.3030 / Low: 0.2992).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0119
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0038

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0077 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0077

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 0.3166) against the same month in 2018 (average: 0.2860), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0306 (+10.71%).

2019 Avg (January) 0.3166
2018 Avg (January) 0.2860

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.3216 0.3114 0.3166
February 0.3124 0.3057 0.3089
March 0.3121 0.3002 0.3069
April 0.3020 0.2974 0.2994
May 0.3030 0.2992 0.3009
June 0.3065 0.2991 0.3041
July 0.3048 0.2976 0.3009
August 0.3081 0.2977 0.3018
September 0.3069 0.3005 0.3036
October 0.3099 0.3013 0.3058
November 0.3085 0.3026 0.3040
December 0.3103 0.3033 0.3070