2018 JMD to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4361 LKR

YEARLY LOW

1.1731 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2616 LKR

2018 JMD to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the JMD to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 1.4361. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on August 27, dropping to 1.1731.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2630 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.2381 to the December average rate of 1.4107, the exchange rate registered a net change of 13.94% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.4361 was up 16.46% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.2332, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 7,181 LKR

2017 Average 5,942 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 5,865 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,315.24 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.4335

1.1595

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

JMD 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 1.2381, compared to 1.2850 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0469 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.2381

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2850

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1021 LKR (High: 1.3620 / Low: 1.2598). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0165 LKR (High: 1.2484 / Low: 1.2318).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1021

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0165

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 July and August, when the average rate fell by 0.0338 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0338

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 1.4107) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.2243), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1864 (+15.23%).

2018 Avg (December) 1.4107

2017 Avg (December) 1.2243

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.2484	1.2318	1.2381
February	1.2397	1.2205	1.2318
March	1.2384	1.2137	1.2237
April	1.2661	1.2330	1.2519
May	1.2664	1.2441	1.2573
June	1.2480	1.2070	1.2258
July	1.2280	1.1961	1.2161
August	1.1945	1.1731	1.1823
September	1.2598	1.1765	1.2120
October	1.3620	1.2598	1.2962
November	1.4324	1.3436	1.3927
December	1.4361	1.3992	1.4107