2018 LKR to GYD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.3517 GYD

YEARLY LOW

1.1430 GYD

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.2852 GYD

2018 LKR to GYD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to GYD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 24, valuing the pair at 1.3517. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 1.1430.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2086 GYD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.3466 to the December average rate of 1.1595, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.3517 was down 2.77% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.3902, 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 6,758 GYD

2017 Average 6,801 GYD

Yearly Trough Low 5,715 GYD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,043.24 GYD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.3653

1.1408

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to GYD 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 1.3295, compared to 1.2409 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0885 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.3295

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2409

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0719 GYD (High: 1.3012 / Low: 1.2293). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0155 GYD (High: 1.3395 / Low: 1.3240).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0719

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0155

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 0.0466 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0466

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 1.3466) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.3832), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0366 (-2.65%).

2018 Avg (January) 1.3466

2017 Avg (January) 1.3832

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.3517	1.3285	1.3466
February	1.3462	1.3306	1.3378
March	1.3395	1.3240	1.3296
April	1.3372	1.3168	1.3261
May	1.3275	1.3108	1.3230
June	1.3226	1.3043	1.3137
July	1.3233	1.2893	1.3108
August	1.3149	1.2958	1.3034
September	1.3012	1.2293	1.2664
October	1.2376	1.1968	1.2198
November	1.2143	1.1593	1.1859
December	1.1746	1.1430	1.1595