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2018 BZD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BZD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 90.7739. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 76.3004.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 14.4735 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.5142 to the December average rate of 89.4670, the exchange rate registered a net change of 16.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 90.7739 was up 17.97% compared to the 2017 peak of 76.9496, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BZD based on timing:
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BZD 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: JanâJun) was 77.7278, compared to 83.8900 in the second half (H2: JulâDec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (JulâDec) by a margin of 6.1622 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.0731 LKR (High: 89.4891 / Low: 85.4160). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3674 LKR (High: 78.6910 / Low: 78.3236).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 89.4670) against the same month in 2017 (average: 76.1938), the exchange rate shifted by +13.2733 (+17.42%).
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| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76.6984 | 76.3004 | 76.5142 |
| February | 77.4607 | 76.7094 | 77.0221 |
| March | 77.7726 | 77.0492 | 77.4709 |
| April | 78.5572 | 77.1602 | 77.7314 |
| May | 78.6910 | 78.3236 | 78.5484 |
| June | 79.5826 | 78.7245 | 79.0796 |
| July | 79.6155 | 78.6970 | 79.2337 |
| August | 80.3453 | 79.3523 | 79.7835 |
| September | 84.3212 | 80.3453 | 82.1302 |
| October | 86.8997 | 84.1053 | 85.2219 |
| November | 89.4891 | 85.4160 | 87.5036 |
| December | 90.7739 | 88.5610 | 89.4670 |