2018 BMD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

183.0384 LKR

YEARLY LOW

152.8746 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

162.4901 LKR

2018 BMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 183.0384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 14, dropping to 152.8746.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 30.1638 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 153.7665 to the December average rate of 180.3586, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.29% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 183.0384 was up 18.29% compared to the 2017 peak of 154.7309, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 915,192 LKR

2017 Average 762,325 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 764,373 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 150,819.11 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

183.0178

151.1072

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BMD 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 156.2295, compared to 168.7508 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 12.5212 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 156.2295

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 168.7508

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 8.1500 LKR (High: 180.3600 / Low: 172.2100). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7462 LKR (High: 158.2433 / Low: 157.4970).

November Spread (Volatile) ±8.1500

May Spread (Stable) ±0.7462

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 180.3586) against the same month in 2017 (average: 153.1796), the exchange rate shifted by +27.1790 (+17.74%).

2018 Avg (December) 180.3586

2017 Avg (December) 153.1796

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	154.5663	152.8746	153.7665
February	155.6937	154.1364	154.8461
March	156.2466	154.9037	155.6674
April	157.9181	154.9514	156.2268
May	158.2433	157.4970	157.8957
June	160.0000	158.2849	158.9747
July	159.9500	158.1900	159.2526
August	161.5701	159.5314	160.3027
September	169.5313	161.5701	165.1114
October	175.0252	169.0379	171.2675
November	180.3600	172.2100	176.2117
December	183.0384	178.5256	180.3586