2018 LKR to BBD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0131 BBD

YEARLY LOW

0.0109 BBD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0123 BBD

2018 LKR to BBD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to BBD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0131. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0109.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0022 BBD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0130 to the December average rate of 0.0111, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0131 was down 2.64% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0134, 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 65 BBD

2017 Average 66 BBD

Yearly Trough Low 55 BBD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 10.78 BBD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0132

0.0109

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LKR to BBD 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 0.0128, compared to 0.0119 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0009 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0128

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0119

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0006 BBD (High: 0.0124 / Low: 0.0118). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BBD (High: 0.0127 / Low: 0.0126).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0006

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 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0004

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0130) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0133), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0003 (-2.50%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0130

2017 Avg (January) 0.0133

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0131	0.0129	0.0130
February	0.0130	0.0128	0.0129
March	0.0129	0.0128	0.0128
April	0.0129	0.0127	0.0128
May	0.0127	0.0126	0.0127
June	0.0126	0.0125	0.0126
July	0.0126	0.0125	0.0126
August	0.0125	0.0124	0.0125
September	0.0124	0.0118	0.0121
October	0.0118	0.0114	0.0117
November	0.0116	0.0111	0.0114
December	0.0112	0.0109	0.0111