2018 INR to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6310 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.2331 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3765 LKR

2018 INR to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the INR to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.6310. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 2.2331.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3979 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.4160 to the December average rate of 2.5500, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.55% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6310 was up 8.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.4193, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 250,000 INR based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 657,758 LKR

2017 Average 585,768 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 558,285 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 99,472.99 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.5761

2.2632

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

INR 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 2.3792, compared to 2.3739 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.3792

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.3739

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.2075 LKR (High: 2.5694 / Low: 2.3619). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0314 LKR (High: 2.4108 / Low: 2.3794).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.2075

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0314

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0407 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0407

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.5500) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.3854), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1646 (+6.90%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.5500

2017 Avg (December) 2.3854

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.4301	2.3935	2.4160
February	2.4236	2.3765	2.4026
March	2.4108	2.3794	2.3936
April	2.4009	2.3505	2.3790
May	2.3698	2.3088	2.3383
June	2.3752	2.2970	2.3454
July	2.3387	2.2934	2.3189
August	2.3352	2.2672	2.3053
September	2.3531	2.2331	2.2893
October	2.3667	2.2899	2.3258
November	2.5694	2.3619	2.4538
December	2.6310	2.4678	2.5500