YEARLY HIGH
0.4920 LKR
YEARLY LOW
0.4263 LKR
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4714 LKR

2018 KZT to LKR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the KZT to LKR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 28, valuing the pair at 0.4920. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on September 11, dropping to 0.4263.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0657 LKR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4705 to the December average rate of 0.4847, the exchange rate registered a net change of 3.04% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4920 was down 0.13% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4926, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,460 LKR
2017 Average 2,339 LKR
Yearly Trough Low 2,132 LKR
Transaction Impact: A difference of 328.26 LKR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4888
0.4447
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

KZT 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 0.4783, compared to 0.4645 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0138 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4783
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4645

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0498 LKR (High: 0.4761 / Low: 0.4263). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0071 LKR (High: 0.4667 / Low: 0.4596).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0498
July Spread (Stable) ±0.0071

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 0.0141 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0141

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2018: 0.4847) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4588), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0259 (+5.65%).

2018 Avg (December) 0.4847
2017 Avg (December) 0.4588

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4802 0.4610 0.4705
February 0.4879 0.4717 0.4810
March 0.4890 0.4808 0.4851
April 0.4874 0.4714 0.4807
May 0.4846 0.4771 0.4803
June 0.4788 0.4638 0.4722
July 0.4667 0.4596 0.4625
August 0.4582 0.4402 0.4484
September 0.4761 0.4263 0.4502
October 0.4750 0.4565 0.4658
November 0.4907 0.4614 0.4755
December 0.4920 0.4760 0.4847