2018 BWP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

17.1166 LKR

YEARLY LOW

14.6950 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

15.9426 LKR

2018 BWP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the BWP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 4, valuing the pair at 17.1166. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 5, dropping to 14.6950.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4216 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 15.7820 to the December average rate of 16.8638, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 17.1166 was up 9.57% compared to the 2017 peak of 15.6220, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 85,583 LKR

2017 Average 73,722 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 73,475 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,108.13 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

17.0337

14.9959

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

BWP 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 15.9825, compared to 15.9026 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0799 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 15.9825

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 15.9026

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 1.3330 LKR (High: 16.0280 / Low: 14.6950). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2694 LKR (High: 16.3046 / Low: 16.0352).

September Spread (Volatile) ±1.3330

April Spread (Stable) ±0.2694

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between August and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between May and June, when the average rate fell by 0.3625 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3625

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 16.8638) against the same month in 2017 (average: 15.0869), the exchange rate shifted by +1.7769 (+11.78%).

2018 Avg (December) 16.8638

2017 Avg (December) 15.0869

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	16.1279	15.5545	15.7820
February	16.4496	15.9393	16.2027
March	16.4785	16.1359	16.2732
April	16.3046	16.0352	16.1696
May	16.1064	15.7310	15.9151
June	15.9209	15.1586	15.5527
July	15.6500	15.1403	15.4550
August	15.5434	14.7485	15.1657
September	16.0280	14.6950	15.3110
October	16.2746	15.7094	16.0510
November	17.1053	16.0974	16.5691
December	17.1166	16.7045	16.8638