2018 KGS to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.6640 LKR

YEARLY LOW

2.2048 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.3743 LKR

2018 KGS to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KGS to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 31, valuing the pair at 2.6640. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 1, dropping to 2.2048.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4592 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.2272 to the December average rate of 2.6251, the exchange rate registered a net change of 17.86% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.6640 was down 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.7400, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 13,320 LKR

2017 Average 11,090 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 11,024 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,295.82 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.6649

2.1874

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KGS 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 2.2821, compared to 2.4666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.1845 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.2821

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.4666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.1186 LKR (High: 2.6250 / Low: 2.5064). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0156 LKR (High: 2.2919 / Low: 2.2763).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.1186

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0156

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 11 straight months. No significant month-over-month rate declines were detected.

Longest Streak 11 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0000

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 2.6251) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2003), the exchange rate shifted by +0.4248 (+19.31%).

2018 Avg (December) 2.6251

2017 Avg (December) 2.2003

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.2530	2.2048	2.2272
February	2.2844	2.2410	2.2660
March	2.2919	2.2763	2.2837
April	2.3061	2.2687	2.2844
May	2.3172	2.2881	2.3035
June	2.3421	2.3176	2.3275
July	2.3441	2.3224	2.3342
August	2.3712	2.3413	2.3526
September	2.4881	2.3712	2.4232
October	2.5491	2.4751	2.4996
November	2.6250	2.5064	2.5648
December	2.6640	2.5983	2.6251