2018 BND to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 BND to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the BND to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 25, valuing the pair at 130.6287. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 22, dropping to 105.1363.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 25.4925 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 116.3449 to the December average rate of 114.9692, the exchange rate registered a net change of -1.18% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 130.6287 was up 13.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 114.9435, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BND based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
BND 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 116.4296, compared to 114.8415 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.5881 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 17.4061 LKR (High: 130.6287 / Low: 113.2227). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.4658 LKR (High: 119.3801 / Low: 117.9143).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween January and April, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between November and December, when the average rate fell by 6.6475 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 121.6167) against the same month in 2017 (average: 113.2940), the exchange rate shifted by +8.3227 (+7.35%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 117.8933 | 114.5413 | 116.3449 |
| February | 118.4619 | 116.0429 | 117.3151 |
| March | 119.2297 | 116.8408 | 118.3425 |
| April | 119.3801 | 117.9143 | 118.6523 |
| May | 119.4171 | 108.1993 | 116.8832 |
| June | 119.8803 | 105.2395 | 111.0398 |
| July | 118.5067 | 105.1363 | 112.4996 |
| August | 117.5506 | 105.5724 | 106.4735 |
| September | 123.7709 | 106.9332 | 111.8769 |
| October | 125.0445 | 119.8464 | 121.6131 |
| November | 130.6287 | 113.2227 | 121.6167 |
| December | 130.1833 | 113.2802 | 114.9692 |