2018 AED to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

49.8365 LKR

YEARLY LOW

41.6210 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.2380 LKR

2018 AED to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AED to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 49.8365. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 13, dropping to 41.6210.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 8.2155 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 41.8638 to the December average rate of 49.1033, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 49.8365 was up 18.30% compared to the 2017 peak of 42.1255, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 249,182 LKR

2017 Average 207,550 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 208,105 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 41,077.57 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

49.8273

41.1399

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AED 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 42.5338, compared to 45.9422 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.4083 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 42.5338

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.9422

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 2.2178 LKR (High: 49.1030 / Low: 46.8852). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2032 LKR (High: 43.0807 / Low: 42.8776).

November Spread (Volatile) ±2.2178

May Spread (Stable) ±0.2032

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 49.1033) against the same month in 2017 (average: 41.7055), the exchange rate shifted by +7.3978 (+17.74%).

2018 Avg (December) 49.1033

2017 Avg (December) 41.7055

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	42.0824	41.6210	41.8638
February	42.3876	41.9636	42.1573
March	42.5381	42.1725	42.3812
April	42.9948	42.1855	42.5334
May	43.0807	42.8776	42.9868
June	43.5590	43.0925	43.2806
July	43.5473	43.0662	43.3561
August	43.9865	43.4314	43.6417
September	46.1561	43.9865	44.9513
October	47.6495	46.0195	46.6274
November	49.1030	46.8852	47.9732
December	49.8365	48.6047	49.1033