2019 ZAR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

13.4488 LKR

YEARLY LOW

11.4675 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

12.3783 LKR

2019 ZAR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2019

During 2019, the ZAR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 13.4488. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 19, dropping to 11.4675.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.9813 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 13.1506 to the December average rate of 12.5959, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2019 high of 13.4488 was down 0.04% compared to the 2018 peak of 13.4546, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 672,439 LKR

2018 Average 615,549 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 573,375 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,064.46 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2019.

13.2946

11.5659

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ZAR 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 12.5314, compared to 12.2252 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.3062 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 12.5314

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 12.2252

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2019 was January, with a trading range of 0.9074 LKR (High: 13.4488 / Low: 12.5414). On the other end, November was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2890 LKR (High: 12.3432 / Low: 12.0542).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.9074

November Spread (Stable) ±0.2890

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, 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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.8038 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.8038

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2019: 13.1506) against the same month in 2018 (average: 12.6171), the exchange rate shifted by +0.5335 (+4.23%).

2019 Avg (January) 13.1506

2018 Avg (January) 12.6171

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	13.4488	12.5414	13.1506
February	13.3272	12.6387	12.9340
March	12.6862	12.0557	12.3807
April	12.5641	12.1008	12.3607
May	12.4427	11.9268	12.2398
June	12.5433	11.7540	12.1227
July	12.6984	12.2904	12.5137
August	12.0930	11.4675	11.7099
September	12.3688	11.7898	12.1545
October	12.4515	11.7999	12.1812
November	12.3432	12.0542	12.1958
December	12.9424	12.2505	12.5959