YEARLY HIGH
10.2385 LKR
YEARLY LOW
8.6225 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
9.1235 LKR

2018 EGP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EGP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 10.2385. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 8.6225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.6160 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 8.6865 to the December average rate of 10.0701, the exchange rate registered a net change of 15.93% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 10.2385 was up 5.54% compared to the 2017 peak of 9.7008, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 51,192 LKR
2017 Average 42,785 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 43,113 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,079.87 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

10.2084
8.5481
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EGP 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 8.8160, compared to 9.4310 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6150 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 8.8160
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 9.4310

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.4878 LKR (High: 9.5042 / Low: 9.0164). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0892 LKR (High: 8.8790 / Low: 8.7899).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.4878
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0892

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 10.0701) against the same month in 2017 (average: 8.5995), the exchange rate shifted by +1.4705 (+17.10%).

2018 Avg (December) 10.0701
2017 Avg (December) 8.5995

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 8.7496 8.6225 8.6865
February 8.8247 8.7279 8.7629
March 8.8790 8.7899 8.8317
April 8.9383 8.7630 8.8415
May 8.9614 8.8057 8.8744
June 8.9587 8.8475 8.8994
July 8.9638 8.8298 8.9038
August 9.0782 8.9201 8.9689
September 9.5042 9.0164 9.2314
October 9.7717 9.4377 9.5654
November 10.0541 9.6172 9.8466
December 10.2385 9.9640 10.0701