YEARLY HIGH
0.1423 CZK
YEARLY LOW
0.1225 CZK
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1339 CZK

2018 LKR to CZK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to CZK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on May 29, valuing the pair at 0.1423. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1225.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0198 CZK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1356 to the December average rate of 0.1260, the exchange rate registered a net change of -7.13% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1423 was down 17.73% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1729, 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 711 CZK
2017 Average 766 CZK
Yearly Trough Low 612 CZK
Transaction Impact: A difference of 98.87 CZK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1403
0.1246
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to CZK 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 0.1349, compared to 0.1330 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0019 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1349
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1330

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0088 CZK (High: 0.1374 / Low: 0.1286). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0018 CZK (High: 0.1320 / Low: 0.1302).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0088
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0018

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0056 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0056

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (May 2018: 0.1373) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1577), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0203 (-12.89%).

2018 Avg (May) 0.1373
2017 Avg (May) 0.1577

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.1393 0.1324 0.1356
February 0.1345 0.1307 0.1325
March 0.1337 0.1310 0.1324
April 0.1342 0.1306 0.1323
May 0.1423 0.1347 0.1373
June 0.1417 0.1364 0.1390
July 0.1416 0.1368 0.1388
August 0.1418 0.1362 0.1389
September 0.1374 0.1286 0.1333
October 0.1320 0.1302 0.1313
November 0.1329 0.1268 0.1295
December 0.1279 0.1225 0.1260