2018 ARS to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 ARS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the ARS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 2, valuing the pair at 8.3417. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 16, dropping to 4.0854.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 4.2563 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.0944 to the December average rate of 4.7715, the exchange rate registered a net change of -41.05% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 8.3417 was down 17.09% compared to the 2017 peak of 10.0613, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 ARS based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
ARS to LKR Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 7.3378, compared to 4.9511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.3867 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 1.7020 LKR (High: 5.8614 / Low: 4.1594). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1008 LKR (High: 7.7723 / Low: 7.6715).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 1.1183 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 8.0944) against the same month in 2017 (average: 9.4386), the exchange rate shifted by -1.3442 (-14.24%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8.3417 | 7.8267 | 8.0944 |
| February | 7.9610 | 7.6598 | 7.8097 |
| March | 7.7410 | 7.6098 | 7.7004 |
| April | 7.7723 | 7.6715 | 7.7178 |
| May | 7.6313 | 6.3137 | 6.7246 |
| June | 6.3760 | 5.4793 | 5.9800 |
| July | 5.8626 | 5.4708 | 5.7679 |
| August | 5.8614 | 4.1594 | 5.4034 |
| September | 4.5372 | 4.0854 | 4.2851 |
| October | 4.8764 | 4.2822 | 4.6291 |
| November | 4.9416 | 4.6080 | 4.8495 |
| December | 4.9020 | 4.6999 | 4.7715 |