2018 KMF to LKR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4250 LKR

YEARLY LOW

0.0080 LKR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3883 LKR

2018 KMF to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KMF to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.4250. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 5, dropping to 0.0080.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.4170 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3812 to the December average rate of 0.4168, the exchange rate registered a net change of 9.36% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4250 was up 7.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3967, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,125 LKR

2017 Average 1,751 LKR

Yearly Trough Low 40 LKR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,085.23 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4210

0.3711

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KMF 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 0.3842, compared to 0.3924 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0082 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3842

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3924

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.4078 LKR (High: 0.4157 / Low: 0.0080). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0062 LKR (High: 0.4031 / Low: 0.3969).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.4078

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0062

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 0.0094 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0094

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4168) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3683), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0485 (+13.18%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4168

2017 Avg (December) 0.3683

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3898	0.3721	0.3812
February	0.3941	0.3836	0.3884
March	0.3941	0.3843	0.3899
April	0.3933	0.3862	0.3892
May	0.3895	0.3723	0.3799
June	0.3809	0.3716	0.3767
July	0.3807	0.3723	0.3780
August	0.3792	0.3693	0.3753
September	0.4044	0.3792	0.3906
October	0.4031	0.3969	0.3996
November	0.4157	0.0080	0.3942
December	0.4250	0.4124	0.4168