2018 LKR to BIF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

11.5847 BIF

YEARLY LOW

9.8185 BIF

YEARLY AVERAGE

10.9654 BIF

2018 LKR to BIF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to BIF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 11.5847. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 9.8185.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 1.7662 BIF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 11.4661 to the December average rate of 10.0225, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.59% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 11.5847 was down 0.04% compared to the 2017 peak of 11.5890, 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 57,923 BIF

2017 Average 56,494 BIF

Yearly Trough Low 49,092 BIF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 8,830.84 BIF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

11.6104

9.8782

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BIF 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 11.3215, compared to 10.6093 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.7122 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 11.3215

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 10.6093

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.6068 BIF (High: 10.5395 / Low: 9.9326). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.1794 BIF (High: 11.5847 / Low: 11.4053).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.6068

January Spread (Stable) ±0.1794

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.3178 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.3178

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 11.4661) against the same month in 2017 (average: 11.2033), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2628 (+2.35%).

2018 Avg (January) 11.4661

2017 Avg (January) 11.2033

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	11.5847	11.4053	11.4661
February	11.4813	11.2862	11.3983
March	11.4478	11.2542	11.3472
April	11.4733	11.1875	11.3417
May	11.3392	11.1145	11.2206
June	11.2771	11.0559	11.1552
July	11.2363	11.0293	11.1225
August	11.1785	10.9618	11.0760
September	10.9618	10.4869	10.7583
October	10.6663	10.2568	10.4602
November	10.5395	9.9326	10.2161
December	10.1722	9.8185	10.0225