2019 XDR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

255.2270 LKR

YEARLY LOW

241.4114 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

247.2514 LKR

2019 XDR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XDR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 14, valuing the pair at 255.2270. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 4, dropping to 241.4114.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 13.8156 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 254.0860 to the December average rate of 249.9155, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.64% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 255.2270 was down 0.06% compared to the 2018 peak of 255.3716, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,276,135 LKR

2018 Average 1,151,331 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,207,057 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 69,078.20 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

255.1796

242.0566

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XDR 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 247.6079, compared to 246.8950 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7129 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 247.6079

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 246.8950

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 7.1103 LKR (High: 251.5067 / Low: 244.3964). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.4577 LKR (High: 245.1813 / Low: 242.7237).

March Spread (Volatile) ±7.1103

April Spread (Stable) ±2.4577

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 5.1654 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1654

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 254.0860) against the same month in 2018 (average: 221.1309), the exchange rate shifted by +32.9550 (+14.90%).

2019 Avg (January) 254.0860

2018 Avg (January) 221.1309

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	255.2270	249.9237	254.0860
February	251.8657	246.9781	249.1486
March	251.5067	244.3964	248.5648
April	245.1813	242.7237	243.3993
May	246.8724	243.7214	244.9258
June	246.3063	243.4659	245.5226
July	245.8760	242.3817	243.1502
August	247.1725	241.4114	243.9666
September	248.6264	245.3914	247.3479
October	250.6814	246.1970	248.8591
November	250.0394	246.5960	248.1307
December	251.3398	247.9148	249.9155