2018 CRC to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3060 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.2692 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.2816 LKR

2018 CRC to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CRC to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.3060. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 10, dropping to 0.2692.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0368 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2711 to the December average rate of 0.3013, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.15% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3060 was up 11.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2750, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,530 LKR

2017 Average 1,347 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,346 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 183.82 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3044

0.2681

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CRC 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 0.2752, compared to 0.2880 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0128 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2752

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2880

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0228 LKR (High: 0.2999 / Low: 0.2770). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0017 LKR (High: 0.2796 / Low: 0.2779).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0228

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0017

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 8 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 8 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.3013) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.2707), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0307 (+11.33%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.3013

2017 Avg (December) 0.2707

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.2720	0.2700	0.2711
February	0.2730	0.2692	0.2711
March	0.2756	0.2717	0.2738
April	0.2793	0.2736	0.2759
May	0.2796	0.2779	0.2790
June	0.2822	0.2786	0.2804
July	0.2822	0.2790	0.2808
August	0.2834	0.2812	0.2824
September	0.2927	0.2770	0.2851
October	0.2919	0.2856	0.2896
November	0.2999	0.2770	0.2889
December	0.3060	0.2983	0.3013