2018 LKR to INR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.4478 INR

YEARLY LOW

0.3801 INR

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.4212 INR

2018 LKR to INR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to INR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 0.4478. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.3801.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0677 INR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4139 to the December average rate of 0.3923, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.4478 was down 2.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.4574, 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 2,239 INR

2017 Average 2,135 INR

Yearly Trough Low 1,900 INR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 338.60 INR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.4414

0.3878

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to INR 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 0.4204, compared to 0.4220 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0016 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4204

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4220

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0342 INR (High: 0.4234 / Low: 0.3892). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 INR (High: 0.4203 / Low: 0.4148).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0342

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and May, 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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0222 points.

Longest Streak 4 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0222

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.4369) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.4209), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0161 (+3.82%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.4369

2017 Avg (September) 0.4209

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.4178	0.4115	0.4139
February	0.4208	0.4126	0.4162
March	0.4203	0.4148	0.4178
April	0.4254	0.4165	0.4204
May	0.4331	0.4220	0.4277
June	0.4353	0.4210	0.4264
July	0.4360	0.4276	0.4312
August	0.4411	0.4282	0.4338
September	0.4478	0.4250	0.4369
October	0.4367	0.4225	0.4300
November	0.4234	0.3892	0.4079
December	0.4052	0.3801	0.3923