YEARLY HIGH
85.4903 LKR
YEARLY LOW
74.7494 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
78.0077 LKR

2018 FJD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FJD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 85.4903. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 6, dropping to 74.7494.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 10.7409 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 76.1021 to the December average rate of 84.9591, the exchange rate registered a net change of 11.64% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 85.4903 was up 11.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 76.9444, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 427,451 LKR
2017 Average 370,285 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 373,747 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 53,704.37 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

85.8631
75.0149
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FJD 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 76.4112, compared to 79.6043 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.1931 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 76.4112
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 79.6043

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 4.9763 LKR (High: 85.4609 / Low: 80.4846). On the other end, December was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.0076 LKR (High: 85.4903 / Low: 84.4826).

November Spread (Volatile) ±4.9763
December Spread (Stable) ±1.0076

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.6232 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.6232

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 84.9591) against the same month in 2017 (average: 74.1830), the exchange rate shifted by +10.7762 (+14.53%).

2018 Avg (December) 84.9591
2017 Avg (December) 74.1830

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 77.2867 74.7494 76.1021
February 77.3446 75.9061 76.7183
March 77.6043 76.0988 76.6784
April 77.2105 75.6391 76.5537
May 76.6405 75.3270 75.9305
June 77.2136 75.1966 76.4843
July 76.7088 75.1952 75.9189
August 76.7552 75.0185 75.9589
September 80.0871 75.9284 77.7129
October 81.5778 78.5401 79.8512
November 85.4609 80.4846 83.2246
December 85.4903 84.4826 84.9591