YEARLY HIGH
1.7947 HUF
YEARLY LOW
1.5295 HUF
YEARLY AVERAGE
1.6645 HUF

2018 LKR to HUF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to HUF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 28, valuing the pair at 1.7947. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 1.5295.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2653 HUF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.6478 to the December average rate of 1.5727, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.56% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.7947 was down 9.36% compared to the 2017 peak of 1.9800, 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 8,974 HUF
2017 Average 8,994 HUF
Yearly Trough Low 7,647 HUF
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,326.35 HUF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

1.7631
1.5554
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to HUF 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 1.6613, compared to 1.6677 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0064 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.6613
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.6677

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1191 HUF (High: 1.7467 / Low: 1.6276). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0352 HUF (High: 1.6624 / Low: 1.6272).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.1191
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0352

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 4 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0564 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0564

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 1.7392) against the same month in 2017 (average: 1.7960), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0568 (-3.16%).

2018 Avg (June) 1.7392
2017 Avg (June) 1.7960

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 1.6881 1.6183 1.6478
February 1.6599 1.6032 1.6305
March 1.6483 1.6104 1.6267
April 1.6447 1.6033 1.6259
May 1.7599 1.6564 1.6977
June 1.7947 1.7004 1.7392
July 1.7918 1.7180 1.7427
August 1.7864 1.7226 1.7458
September 1.7467 1.6276 1.6894
October 1.6624 1.6272 1.6466
November 1.6471 1.5754 1.6090
December 1.5949 1.5295 1.5727