2018 LKR to KMF Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

125.4797 KMF

YEARLY LOW

2.3529 KMF

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.9125 KMF

2018 LKR to KMF Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to KMF exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 5, valuing the pair at 125.4797. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.3529.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 123.1269 KMF. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.6241 to the December average rate of 2.3993, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.57% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 125.4797 was up 3892.10% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.1432, 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 627,399 KMF

2017 Average 14,317 KMF

Yearly Trough Low 11,764 KMF

Transaction Impact: A difference of 615,634.32 KMF purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

6.9706

1.9838

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KMF 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 2.6034, compared to 3.2215 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.6181 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.6034

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 3.2215

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 123.0743 KMF (High: 125.4797 / Low: 2.4054). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0386 KMF (High: 2.5195 / Low: 2.4809).

November Spread (Volatile) ±123.0743

October Spread (Stable) ±0.0386

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 4.1557 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -4.1557

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 6.5551) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.7331), the exchange rate shifted by +3.8220 (+139.84%).

2018 Avg (November) 6.5551

2017 Avg (November) 2.7331

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.6871	2.5655	2.6241
February	2.6070	2.5373	2.5748
March	2.6019	2.5371	2.5649
April	2.5892	2.5426	2.5691
May	2.6861	2.5677	2.6326
June	2.6912	2.6253	2.6549
July	2.6857	2.6267	2.6452
August	2.7077	2.6372	2.6650
September	2.6372	2.4728	2.5617
October	2.5195	2.4809	2.5026
November	125.4797	2.4054	6.5551
December	2.4247	2.3529	2.3993