YEARLY HIGH
130.6287 LKR
YEARLY LOW
105.1363 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
115.6356 LKR

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.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 653,144 LKR
2017 Average 552,485 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 525,681 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 127,462.32 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

123.1310
104.9591
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

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)

Seasonal

The 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.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 116.4296
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 114.8415

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The 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).

November Spread (Volatile) ±17.4061
April Spread (Stable) ±1.4658

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between 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.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -6.6475

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing 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%).

2018 Avg (November) 121.6167
2017 Avg (November) 113.2940

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