2018 LKR to IRR Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

274.8497 IRR

YEARLY LOW

230.0337 IRR

YEARLY AVERAGE

250.4667 IRR

2018 LKR to IRR Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to IRR exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 1, valuing the pair at 274.8497. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 230.0337.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.8160 IRR. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 234.4034 to the December average rate of 234.3056, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.04% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 274.8497 was up 17.65% compared to the 2017 peak of 233.6136, 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 1,374,249 IRR

2017 Average 1,083,760 IRR

Yearly Trough Low 1,150,169 IRR

Transaction Impact: A difference of 224,080.09 IRR purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

275.5026

230.5605

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to IRR 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 246.3706, compared to 254.5628 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 8.1922 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 246.3706

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 254.5628

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was May, with a trading range of 29.8261 IRR (High: 266.8013 / Low: 236.9752). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 1.1544 IRR (High: 241.6065 / Low: 240.4521).

May Spread (Volatile) ±29.8261

March Spread (Stable) ±1.1544

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 13.2453 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -13.2453

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 270.2709) against the same month in 2017 (average: 214.9313), the exchange rate shifted by +55.3396 (+25.75%).

2018 Avg (August) 270.2709

2017 Avg (August) 214.9313

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	240.2078	231.5778	234.4034
February	240.5269	238.4003	239.3610
March	241.6065	240.4521	240.8813
April	242.9247	237.1675	240.1152
May	266.8013	236.9752	256.9987
June	269.2179	264.6933	266.4640
July	274.6617	269.2182	271.7574
August	274.8497	267.1489	270.2709
September	267.2095	254.7178	261.5359
October	255.3493	242.8031	248.2906
November	246.7437	235.6090	241.2166
December	238.1044	230.0337	234.3056