2018 AUD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 AUD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the AUD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 2, valuing the pair at 132.2810. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 7, dropping to 115.1858.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.0952 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 122.3229 to the December average rate of 129.1221, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.56% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 132.2810 was up 7.07% compared to the 2017 peak of 123.5418, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 AUD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
AUD 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 120.4738, compared to 122.1218 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.6480 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 7.9164 LKR (High: 123.1022 / Low: 115.1858). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.6649 LKR (High: 119.9532 / Low: 117.2884).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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 June and July, when the average rate fell by 1.1683 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 129.1221) against the same month in 2017 (average: 117.2131), the exchange rate shifted by +11.9089 (+10.16%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 124.7761 | 119.4349 | 122.3229 |
| February | 123.9247 | 120.2351 | 121.8280 |
| March | 122.7536 | 119.3439 | 120.7417 |
| April | 121.8116 | 118.7945 | 119.9718 |
| May | 119.9532 | 117.2884 | 118.8687 |
| June | 121.6875 | 116.2379 | 119.1096 |
| July | 119.0829 | 116.0821 | 117.9413 |
| August | 118.6986 | 115.8784 | 117.4489 |
| September | 123.1022 | 115.1858 | 118.8570 |
| October | 123.9582 | 119.6752 | 121.6162 |
| November | 131.5734 | 123.9804 | 127.7454 |
| December | 132.2810 | 127.4601 | 129.1221 |