2018 AZN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

107.5115 LKR

YEARLY LOW

90.0824 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

95.5808 LKR

2018 AZN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the AZN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 107.5115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 90.0824.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 17.4292 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 90.8541 to the December average rate of 105.9375, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 107.5115 was up 17.34% compared to the 2017 peak of 91.6216, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 537,558 LKR

2017 Average 443,737 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 450,412 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 87,145.92 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

107.4458

89.3457

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

AZN 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 92.0421, compared to 99.1194 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 7.0773 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 92.0421

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.1194

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.7871 LKR (High: 105.9383 / Low: 101.1512). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4383 LKR (High: 92.9476 / Low: 92.5093).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.7871

May Spread (Stable) ±0.4383

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.0289 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0289

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 105.9375) against the same month in 2017 (average: 90.2570), the exchange rate shifted by +15.6804 (+17.37%).

2018 Avg (December) 105.9375

2017 Avg (December) 90.2570

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	91.4594	90.0824	90.8541
February	92.2219	90.6685	91.6674
March	92.4265	91.4049	91.8120
April	92.7566	91.0141	91.7830
May	92.9476	92.5093	92.7435
June	93.9794	92.9720	93.3927
July	93.9501	92.9163	93.5404
August	94.9017	93.7042	94.1573
September	99.5779	94.9017	96.9817
October	102.8048	99.2880	100.5977
November	105.9383	101.1512	103.5017
December	107.5115	104.8608	105.9375