2018 CVE to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.8956 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.6422 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.7336 LKR

2018 CVE to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the CVE to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.8956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 14, dropping to 1.6422.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2534 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6937 to the December average rate of 1.8563, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.60% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.8956 was up 13.69% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.6674, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 9,478 LKR

2017 Average 7,791 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 8,211 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,267.00 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.8745

1.6556

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

CVE 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 1.7094, compared to 1.7579 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0485 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.7094

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.7579

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1009 LKR (High: 1.7978 / Low: 1.6968). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0307 LKR (High: 1.7493 / Low: 1.7186).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1009

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0307

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 April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0414 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0414

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.8563) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.6393), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2169 (+13.23%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.8563

2017 Avg (December) 1.6393

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.7356	1.6557	1.6937
February	1.7535	1.7077	1.7275
March	1.7567	1.7091	1.7348
April	1.7493	1.7186	1.7320
May	1.7195	1.6572	1.6906
June	1.7114	1.6557	1.6779
July	1.6950	1.6619	1.6838
August	1.7089	1.6422	1.6738
September	1.7978	1.6968	1.7415
October	1.7955	1.7645	1.7785
November	1.8592	1.7711	1.8134
December	1.8956	1.8322	1.8563