2018 LKR to AFN Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4655 AFN

YEARLY LOW

0.3645 AFN

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4460 AFN

2018 LKR to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 4, valuing the pair at 0.4655. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 18, dropping to 0.3645.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1009 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4539 to the December average rate of 0.4191, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.65% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4655 was up 1.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4574, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

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

Yearly Peak High 2,327 AFN

2017 Average 2,228 AFN

Yearly Trough Low 1,823 AFN

Transaction Impact: A difference of 504.71 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4614

0.4153

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AFN 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 0.4496, compared to 0.4424 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0072 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4496

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4424

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0748 AFN (High: 0.4393 / Low: 0.3645). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0039 AFN (High: 0.4483 / Low: 0.4444).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0748

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0039

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and July, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0147 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0147

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.4576) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4451), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0125 (+2.82%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.4576

2017 Avg (July) 0.4451

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4605	0.4497	0.4539
February	0.4510	0.4441	0.4479
March	0.4483	0.4444	0.4462
April	0.4510	0.4450	0.4480
May	0.4546	0.4451	0.4502
June	0.4631	0.4476	0.4515
July	0.4655	0.4471	0.4576
August	0.4578	0.4517	0.4537
September	0.4647	0.4466	0.4543
October	0.4479	0.4291	0.4423
November	0.4393	0.3645	0.4276
December	0.4250	0.4115	0.4191