YEARLY HIGH
1.7676 LKR
YEARLY LOW
1.6347 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6766 LKR

2019 XPF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the XPF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 1.7676. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on April 24, dropping to 1.6347.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1329 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.7404 to the December average rate of 1.6875, 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 1.7676 was up 0.28% compared to the 2018 peak of 1.7626, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,838 LKR
2018 Average 8,033 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 8,174 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 664.61 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

1.7499
1.6363
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

XPF 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 1.6829, compared to 1.6703 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0126 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6829
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6703

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was March, with a trading range of 0.0657 LKR (High: 1.7158 / Low: 1.6501). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0211 LKR (High: 1.6658 / Low: 1.6447).

March Spread (Volatile) ±0.0657
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0211

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 0.0422 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0422

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 1.7404) against the same month in 2018 (average: 1.5721), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1683 (+10.71%).

2019 Avg (January) 1.7404
2018 Avg (January) 1.5721

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.7676 1.7115 1.7404
February 1.7173 1.6806 1.6983
March 1.7158 1.6501 1.6871
April 1.6600 1.6347 1.6458
May 1.6658 1.6447 1.6539
June 1.6846 1.6441 1.6718
July 1.6755 1.6357 1.6540
August 1.6938 1.6364 1.6589
September 1.6873 1.6518 1.6690
October 1.7037 1.6563 1.6809
November 1.6955 1.6634 1.6713
December 1.7057 1.6673 1.6875