2018 ILS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

48.9521 LKR

YEARLY LOW

43.0827 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

45.1886 LKR

2018 ILS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the ILS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 48.9521. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 11, dropping to 43.0827.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 5.8694 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 44.9499 to the December average rate of 48.0475, the exchange rate registered a net change of 6.89% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 48.9521 was up 10.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 44.3188, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 244,761 LKR

2017 Average 212,121 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 215,414 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 29,346.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

48.4804

43.2860

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

ILS 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 44.4008, compared to 45.9763 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 1.5755 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 44.4008

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 45.9763

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.4822 LKR (High: 47.2539 / Low: 44.7717). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.7400 LKR (High: 47.1298 / Low: 46.3898).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.4822

October Spread (Stable) ±0.7400

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 March and April, when the average rate fell by 0.7583 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7583

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 48.0475) against the same month in 2017 (average: 43.7638), the exchange rate shifted by +4.2837 (+9.79%).

2018 Avg (December) 48.0475

2017 Avg (December) 43.7638

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	45.3320	44.0596	44.9499
February	44.9590	43.7225	44.2672
March	45.3419	44.3700	44.9128
April	44.5381	43.7605	44.1545
May	44.4037	43.4541	44.0104
June	44.5730	43.2712	44.1103
July	44.0838	43.1353	43.7189
August	44.7857	43.0827	43.7450
September	47.2539	44.7717	45.9643
October	47.1298	46.3898	46.8204
November	48.5140	46.6115	47.5617
December	48.9521	47.6544	48.0475