2018 BGN to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

107.1396 LKR

YEARLY LOW

92.9162 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

98.0213 LKR

2018 BGN to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BGN to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 107.1396. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 92.9162.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.2234 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 95.9191 to the December average rate of 104.9042, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.37% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 107.1396 was up 13.49% compared to the 2017 peak of 94.4032, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 535,698 LKR

2017 Average 440,656 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 464,581 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 71,117.16 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

105.9379

93.5342

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BGN 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 96.7119, compared to 99.3308 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 2.6189 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 96.7119

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 99.3308

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 5.7679 LKR (High: 101.5136 / Low: 95.7456). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.6074 LKR (High: 101.3766 / Low: 99.7692).

September Spread (Volatile) ±5.7679

October Spread (Stable) ±1.6074

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 2.5559 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.5559

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 104.9042) against the same month in 2017 (average: 92.7639), the exchange rate shifted by +12.1403 (+13.09%).

2018 Avg (December) 104.9042

2017 Avg (December) 92.7639

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	97.7361	93.9123	95.9191
February	98.8994	96.6277	97.7824
March	99.3330	97.1657	98.1441
April	99.1103	97.4011	98.0356
May	96.8640	93.3434	95.4797
June	96.3821	93.6640	94.9107
July	95.8634	94.0577	95.1888
August	96.6517	92.9162	94.5679
September	101.5136	95.7456	98.3609
October	101.3766	99.7692	100.5808
November	104.6700	99.8058	102.3822
December	107.1396	103.7702	104.9042