YEARLY HIGH
0.0064 CHF
YEARLY LOW
0.0054 CHF
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0060 CHF

2018 LKR to CHF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to CHF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 9, valuing the pair at 0.0064. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0054.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0010 CHF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0062 to the December average rate of 0.0055, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.95% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0064 was down 6.45% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0068, 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 32 CHF
2017 Average 32 CHF
Yearly Trough Low 27 CHF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 5.12 CHF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0064
0.0054
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CHF 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 0.0062, compared to 0.0059 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0062
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0059

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was January, with a trading range of 0.0003 CHF (High: 0.0064 / Low: 0.0061). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0001 CHF (High: 0.0058 / Low: 0.0058).

January Spread (Volatile) ±0.0003
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0001

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0003 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0003

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0062) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0067), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0005 (-7.04%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0062
2017 Avg (January) 0.0067

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0064 0.0061 0.0062
February 0.0061 0.0060 0.0060
March 0.0061 0.0060 0.0061
April 0.0063 0.0061 0.0062
May 0.0064 0.0062 0.0063
June 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
July 0.0063 0.0062 0.0062
August 0.0062 0.0060 0.0062
September 0.0060 0.0057 0.0059
October 0.0058 0.0058 0.0058
November 0.0058 0.0055 0.0057
December 0.0056 0.0054 0.0055