2018 BRL to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.8652 LKR

YEARLY LOW

38.6257 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

44.6743 LKR

2018 BRL to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BRL to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 48.8652. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 13, dropping to 38.6257.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.2395 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 47.9377 to the December average rate of 46.3593, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.29% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.8652 was down 1.59% compared to the 2017 peak of 49.6547, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 25,000 BRL based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 1,221,629 LKR

2017 Average 1,194,390 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 965,643 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 255,986.84 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.7013

39.5378

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BRL 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 45.7584, compared to 43.5903 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.1681 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 45.7584

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 43.5903

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 5.4410 LKR (High: 47.5132 / Low: 42.0723). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.3761 LKR (High: 48.2641 / Low: 46.8880).

October Spread (Volatile) ±5.4410

March Spread (Stable) ±1.3761

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and November, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 2.3589 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -2.3589

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 47.9377) against the same month in 2017 (average: 46.9142), the exchange rate shifted by +1.0235 (+2.18%).

2018 Avg (January) 47.9377

2017 Avg (January) 46.9142

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	48.8652	46.2308	47.9377
February	48.6726	46.8650	47.6837
March	48.2641	46.8880	47.4732
April	47.0637	44.9912	45.8558
May	45.0582	42.1888	43.4969
June	42.9305	40.6993	42.1029
July	43.2904	40.3743	41.7112
August	43.1657	38.8247	40.9284
September	42.2075	38.6257	40.3014
October	47.5132	42.0723	45.5924
November	47.2138	45.6946	46.6490
December	47.1564	45.6741	46.3593