2018 ALL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.6986 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.3755 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.5036 LKR

2018 ALL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ALL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 30, valuing the pair at 1.6986. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 9, dropping to 1.3755.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3231 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.4048 to the December average rate of 1.6622, the exchange rate registered a net change of 18.32% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.6986 was up 22.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3837, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 8,493 LKR

2017 Average 6,428 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 6,878 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,615.27 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.6879

1.3791

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ALL 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 1.4555, compared to 1.5517 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0962 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.4555

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.5517

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0890 LKR (High: 1.5701 / Low: 1.4811). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0315 LKR (High: 1.4914 / Low: 1.4599).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0890

July Spread (Stable) ±0.0315

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0124 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0124

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.6622) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3609), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3013 (+22.14%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.6622

2017 Avg (December) 1.3609

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.4345	1.3755	1.4048
February	1.4593	1.4169	1.4406
March	1.4858	1.4342	1.4633
April	1.4982	1.4603	1.4827
May	1.4861	1.4444	1.4703
June	1.5077	1.4568	1.4714
July	1.4914	1.4599	1.4772
August	1.4942	1.4451	1.4717
September	1.5701	1.4811	1.5206
October	1.5893	1.5504	1.5713
November	1.6478	1.5634	1.6073
December	1.6986	1.6344	1.6622