YEARLY HIGH
0.0095 BND
YEARLY LOW
0.0077 BND
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0087 BND

2018 LKR to BND Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to BND exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 21, valuing the pair at 0.0095. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on November 25, dropping to 0.0077.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0019 BND. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0086 to the December average rate of 0.0087, the exchange rate registered a net change of 1.25% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0095 was down 1.72% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0097, 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 48 BND
2017 Average 45 BND
Yearly Trough Low 38 BND
Transaction Impact: A difference of 9.28 BND purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0095
0.0081
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to BND 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 0.0086, compared to 0.0087 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0086
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0087

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0013 BND (High: 0.0094 / Low: 0.0081). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 BND (High: 0.0085 / Low: 0.0084).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0013
April Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0007 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0007

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0089) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0089), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0000 (-0.29%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0089
2017 Avg (July) 0.0089

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0087 0.0085 0.0086
February 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
March 0.0086 0.0084 0.0085
April 0.0085 0.0084 0.0084
May 0.0092 0.0084 0.0086
June 0.0095 0.0083 0.0090
July 0.0095 0.0084 0.0089
August 0.0095 0.0085 0.0094
September 0.0094 0.0081 0.0090
October 0.0083 0.0080 0.0082
November 0.0088 0.0077 0.0082
December 0.0088 0.0077 0.0087