YEARLY HIGH
0.0020 KWD
YEARLY LOW
0.0017 KWD
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0019 KWD

2018 LKR to KWD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to KWD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 0.0020. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0017.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0003 KWD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0020 to the December average rate of 0.0017, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0020 was down 4.48% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0021, 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 10 KWD
2017 Average 10 KWD
Yearly Trough Low 8 KWD
Transaction Impact: A difference of 1.56 KWD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0020
0.0017
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KWD 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 0.0019, compared to 0.0018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0001 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0019
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0001 KWD (High: 0.0019 / Low: 0.0018). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0000 KWD (High: 0.0019 / Low: 0.0019).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0001
May Spread (Stable) ±0.0000

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0001 points.

Longest Streak 0 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0001

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.0020) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0020), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0001 (-4.01%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.0020
2017 Avg (January) 0.0020

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0020 0.0019 0.0020
February 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
March 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
April 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
May 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
June 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
July 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
August 0.0019 0.0019 0.0019
September 0.0019 0.0018 0.0018
October 0.0018 0.0017 0.0018
November 0.0018 0.0017 0.0017
December 0.0017 0.0017 0.0017