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If I had a flock of birds all the same age and approaching POL, I might start transitioning to layer feed but at this time of year, I would also start extending day length with artificial light so their production begins commensurately. That's exactly the way commercial egg farms do it.

They did but I added light to the coop. It isn't about temperature at all. It is about daily light period vis a vis dark period. Whether one is increasing or decreasing. I spent one whole winter documenting daily high and low temperatures, precipitation and egg production. Then I graphed them...

You started getting eggs well after winter solstice. I wouldn't expect eggs from any breed at 19 weeks when they reach that age during the shortest days of the year. Under ideal conditions, it still takes some weeks of increasing day length for it to have an impact on production.

As you noted, this time of year there is no telling when they will start to lay so I think it is early to start them on layer. It's ok to feed the layer till you have a chance to go to the store and buy more lower calcium feed. You can always mix it with the layer after they start laying to use...