YEARLY HIGH
0.0111 AZN
YEARLY LOW
0.0093 AZN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0105 AZN

2018 LKR to AZN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to AZN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.0111. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0093.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0018 AZN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0110 to the December average rate of 0.0094, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0111 was down 14.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0130, 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 56 AZN
2017 Average 56 AZN
Yearly Trough Low 47 AZN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.00 AZN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0112
0.0093
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to AZN 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 0.0109, compared to 0.0101 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0008 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0109
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0101

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0005 AZN (High: 0.0105 / Low: 0.0100). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 AZN (High: 0.0108 / Low: 0.0108).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0005
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

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 0.0004 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0110) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0124), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0014 (-10.98%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0110
2017 Avg (January) 0.0124

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0111 0.0109 0.0110
February 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
March 0.0109 0.0108 0.0109
April 0.0110 0.0108 0.0109
May 0.0108 0.0108 0.0108
June 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
July 0.0108 0.0106 0.0107
August 0.0107 0.0105 0.0106
September 0.0105 0.0100 0.0103
October 0.0101 0.0097 0.0099
November 0.0099 0.0094 0.0097
December 0.0095 0.0093 0.0094