YEARLY HIGH
0.2682 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.2328 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.2533 LKR

2018 CLP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CLP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 21, valuing the pair at 0.2682. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.2328.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0353 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2540 to the December average rate of 0.2635, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.74% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2682 was up 7.39% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2497, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 1,000,000 CLP based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 268,151 LKR
2017 Average 235,166 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 232,838 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 35,313.37 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2655
0.2414
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CLP 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 0.2555, compared to 0.2511 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0043 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2555
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2511

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0244 LKR (High: 0.2573 / Low: 0.2328). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0042 LKR (High: 0.2600 / Low: 0.2558).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0244
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0042

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, 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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0079 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0079

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2601) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2423), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0178 (+7.33%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2601
2017 Avg (November) 0.2423

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2562 0.2496 0.2540
February 0.2636 0.2552 0.2595
March 0.2600 0.2558 0.2577
April 0.2634 0.2563 0.2599
May 0.2575 0.2472 0.2520
June 0.2527 0.2421 0.2497
July 0.2502 0.2404 0.2442
August 0.2484 0.2370 0.2434
September 0.2573 0.2328 0.2434
October 0.2573 0.2485 0.2521
November 0.2682 0.2511 0.2601
December 0.2676 0.2610 0.2635