YEARLY HIGH
67.7046 LKR
YEARLY LOW
64.5050 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
66.1046 LKR

2019 XCD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XCD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 67.7046. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 18, dropping to 64.5050.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 3.1996 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 67.2995 to the December average rate of 67.0571, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.36% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 67.7046 was down 0.03% compared to the 2018 peak of 67.7280, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 338,523 LKR
2018 Average 300,706 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 322,525 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 15,997.93 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

67.5606
64.4273
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XCD 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 65.7602, compared to 66.4489 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6887 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 65.7602
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 66.4489

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was August, with a trading range of 1.7132 LKR (High: 66.7666 / Low: 65.0534). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4246 LKR (High: 67.2382 / Low: 66.8136).

August Spread (Volatile) ±1.7132
December Spread (Stable) ±0.4246

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 1.2371 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -1.2371

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 67.2995) against the same month in 2018 (average: 56.8968), the exchange rate shifted by +10.4027 (+18.28%).

2019 Avg (January) 67.2995
2018 Avg (January) 56.8968

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 67.7046 66.0117 67.2995
February 66.6266 65.3620 66.0630
March 66.6034 64.9276 65.9255
April 65.1940 64.5050 64.6884
May 65.6565 64.9239 65.2594
June 65.5739 64.9669 65.3254
July 65.5421 64.8749 65.1217
August 66.7666 65.0534 65.7622
September 67.4995 66.3227 66.8769
October 67.3655 66.7272 67.1046
November 67.2313 66.3396 66.7710
December 67.2382 66.8136 67.0571