2018 AFN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.7434 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.1484 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.2438 LKR

2018 AFN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AFN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 18, valuing the pair at 2.7434. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 4, dropping to 2.1484.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5949 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2034 to the December average rate of 2.3861, the exchange rate registered a net change of 8.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.7434 was up 19.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2921, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,717 LKR

2017 Average 11,221 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 10,742 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,974.73 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.4061

2.1655

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AFN 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 2.2244, compared to 2.2633 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0389 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2244

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.2633

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.4670 LKR (High: 2.7434 / Low: 2.2764). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0195 LKR (High: 2.2501 / Low: 2.2306).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4670

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0195

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0297 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0297

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 2.3411) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2367), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1044 (+4.67%).

2018 Avg (November) 2.3411

2017 Avg (November) 2.2367

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2238	2.1714	2.2034
February	2.2517	2.2171	2.2327
March	2.2501	2.2306	2.2412
April	2.2472	2.2172	2.2324
May	2.2466	2.1999	2.2215
June	2.2344	2.1592	2.2152
July	2.2366	2.1484	2.1855
August	2.2140	2.1846	2.2041
September	2.2392	2.1518	2.2015
October	2.3306	2.2329	2.2614
November	2.7434	2.2764	2.3411
December	2.4299	2.3532	2.3861