2018 LKR to DOP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3186 DOP

YEARLY LOW

0.2758 DOP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3059 DOP

2018 LKR to DOP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to DOP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on April 6, valuing the pair at 0.3186. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.2758.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0428 DOP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3154 to the December average rate of 0.2794, the exchange rate registered a net change of -11.41% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3186 was up 0.35% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3175, 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 1,593 DOP

2017 Average 1,552 DOP

Yearly Trough Low 1,379 DOP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 214.21 DOP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3209

0.2756

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to DOP 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 0.3151, compared to 0.2967 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0184 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3151

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.2967

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0153 DOP (High: 0.3100 / Low: 0.2946). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 DOP (High: 0.3144 / Low: 0.3130).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0153

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 0.0113 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0113

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (April 2018: 0.3167) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3104), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0064 (+2.05%).

2018 Avg (April) 0.3167

2017 Avg (April) 0.3104

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3162	0.3144	0.3154
February	0.3179	0.3142	0.3159
March	0.3185	0.3159	0.3171
April	0.3186	0.3137	0.3167
May	0.3144	0.3130	0.3137
June	0.3139	0.3094	0.3115
July	0.3139	0.3105	0.3117
August	0.3121	0.3096	0.3109
September	0.3100	0.2946	0.3029
October	0.2951	0.2867	0.2916
November	0.2892	0.2775	0.2837
December	0.2818	0.2758	0.2794