2018 EUR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

210.3387 LKR

YEARLY LOW

181.6800 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

191.7298 LKR

2018 EUR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the EUR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 210.3387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 181.6800.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 28.6587 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 187.6057 to the December average rate of 205.2026, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.38% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 210.3387 was up 14.01% compared to the 2017 peak of 184.4958, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,051,693 LKR

2017 Average 861,905 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 908,400 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 143,293.31 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

207.2225

182.9833

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

EUR 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 189.1479, compared to 194.3117 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 5.1637 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 189.1479

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 194.3117

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 11.4241 LKR (High: 198.7637 / Low: 187.3396). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 2.9568 LKR (High: 193.6039 / Low: 190.6471).

September Spread (Volatile) ±11.4241

April Spread (Stable) ±2.9568

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 5.1025 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -5.1025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 205.2026) against the same month in 2017 (average: 181.3983), the exchange rate shifted by +23.8044 (+13.12%).

2018 Avg (December) 205.2026

2017 Avg (December) 181.3983

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	191.1674	183.3842	187.6057
February	193.5039	189.0378	191.1863
March	194.3237	190.2793	192.0102
April	193.6039	190.6471	191.7688
May	189.5164	182.3156	186.6663
June	188.5138	183.0347	185.6502
July	187.6455	184.1592	186.2333
August	188.9813	181.6800	185.0032
September	198.7637	187.3396	192.3850
October	198.2820	194.9270	196.7573
November	204.7174	195.2273	200.2887
December	210.3387	203.0191	205.2026