2018 LKR to JPY Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.7364 JPY

YEARLY LOW

0.5990 JPY

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.6808 JPY

2018 LKR to JPY Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to JPY exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.7364. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.5990.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.1374 JPY. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.7217 to the December average rate of 0.6219, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.83% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.7364 was down 6.23% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.7854, 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 3,682 JPY

2017 Average 3,678 JPY

Yearly Trough Low 2,995 JPY

Transaction Impact: A difference of 687.22 JPY purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.7317

0.6119

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to JPY 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 0.6959, compared to 0.6656 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0303 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.6959

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.6656

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 0.0353 JPY (High: 0.6343 / Low: 0.5990). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0116 JPY (High: 0.6996 / Low: 0.6881).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.0353

June Spread (Stable) ±0.0116

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and May, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0249 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0249

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.7217) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.7671), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0454 (-5.92%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.7217

2017 Avg (January) 0.7671

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.7364	0.7059	0.7217
February	0.7139	0.6850	0.6968
March	0.6865	0.6706	0.6809
April	0.6954	0.6815	0.6888
May	0.7031	0.6860	0.6946
June	0.6996	0.6881	0.6926
July	0.7069	0.6940	0.6995
August	0.6998	0.6855	0.6924
September	0.6895	0.6665	0.6787
October	0.6742	0.6448	0.6582
November	0.6610	0.6284	0.6431
December	0.6343	0.5990	0.6219