2018 LKR to GNF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

58.8718 GNF

YEARLY LOW

49.8669 GNF

YEARLY AVERAGE

55.8320 GNF

2018 LKR to GNF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to GNF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 58.8718. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 30, dropping to 49.8669.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 9.0049 GNF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 58.5833 to the December average rate of 50.7629, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.35% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 58.8718 was down 7.21% compared to the 2017 peak of 63.4449, 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 294,359 GNF

2017 Average 299,257 GNF

Yearly Trough Low 249,334 GNF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 45,024.66 GNF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

59.3653

49.9809

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GNF 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 57.7138, compared to 53.9502 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 3.7636 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 57.7138

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 53.9502

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.5595 GNF (High: 56.0102 / Low: 53.4507). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3233 GNF (High: 57.2709 / Low: 56.9476).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.5595

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3233

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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.8957 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8957

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 58.5833) against the same month in 2017 (average: 62.4590), the exchange rate shifted by -3.8757 (-6.21%).

2018 Avg (January) 58.5833

2017 Avg (January) 62.4590

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	58.8718	58.2274	58.5833
February	58.4414	57.8815	58.1705
March	58.1656	57.6584	57.8666
April	58.0954	57.1211	57.7389
May	57.2709	56.9476	57.1027
June	57.0557	56.4844	56.8209
July	57.2203	56.4534	56.8265
August	56.8744	55.6938	56.4414
September	56.0102	53.4507	54.9277
October	53.6998	51.9657	53.0320
November	53.0021	50.5300	51.7105
December	51.4492	49.8669	50.7629