2018 LKR to AMD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

3.1613 AMD

YEARLY LOW

2.6458 AMD

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9796 AMD

2018 LKR to AMD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to AMD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 3.1613. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.6458.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.5155 AMD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.1394 to the December average rate of 2.6875, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.39% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.1613 was down 3.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.2667, 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 15,806 AMD

2017 Average 15,823 AMD

Yearly Trough Low 13,229 AMD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 2,577.30 AMD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

3.1845

2.6424

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AMD 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 3.0863, compared to 2.8728 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2135 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 3.0863

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.8728

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1505 AMD (High: 3.0002 / Low: 2.8498). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0332 AMD (High: 3.0220 / Low: 2.9889).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1505

August Spread (Stable) ±0.0332

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0999 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0999

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.1394) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.2366), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0973 (-3.00%).

2018 Avg (January) 3.1394

2017 Avg (January) 3.2366

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	3.1613	3.1189	3.1394
February	3.1301	3.0856	3.1087
March	3.1067	3.0701	3.0865
April	3.1054	3.0516	3.0794
May	3.0906	3.0515	3.0665
June	3.0562	3.0132	3.0375
July	3.0518	2.9992	3.0214
August	3.0220	2.9889	3.0069
September	3.0002	2.8498	2.9312
October	2.8674	2.7859	2.8313
November	2.8296	2.6927	2.7584
December	2.7175	2.6458	2.6875