2018 FKP to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

233.1996 LKR

YEARLY LOW

203.3320 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

216.6698 LKR

2018 FKP to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the FKP to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 233.1996. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 15, dropping to 203.3320.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 29.8676 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 212.5016 to the December average rate of 228.4913, the exchange rate registered a net change of 7.52% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 233.1996 was up 12.19% compared to the 2017 peak of 207.8563, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 1,165,998 LKR

2017 Average 982,713 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 1,016,660 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 149,338.21 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

230.7114

204.0706

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

FKP 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 214.9795, compared to 218.3600 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 3.3805 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 214.9795

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 218.3600

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 15.7680 LKR (High: 223.9739 / Low: 208.2059). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 3.6151 LKR (High: 211.5321 / Low: 207.9171).

September Spread (Volatile) ±15.7680

July Spread (Stable) ±3.6151

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 7.0532 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -7.0532

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 228.4913) against the same month in 2017 (average: 205.3441), the exchange rate shifted by +23.1472 (+11.27%).

2018 Avg (December) 228.4913

2017 Avg (December) 205.3441

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	218.6498	206.8934	212.5016
February	219.8943	213.3245	216.3129
March	222.1006	213.6069	217.4721
April	223.5868	217.2815	219.6533
May	215.0843	209.4396	212.6001
June	213.7295	206.9606	211.3370
July	211.5321	207.9171	209.8201
August	210.3848	203.3320	206.2907
September	223.9739	208.2059	215.3320
October	226.3972	219.7622	222.9318
November	230.7435	223.3735	227.2942
December	233.1996	223.9753	228.4913