2018 FJD to LKR Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
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.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 FJD based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
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)
SeasonalThe 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.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe 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).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsBetween 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.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing 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%).
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 |