2018 LKR to KZT Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

2.3456 KZT

YEARLY LOW

2.0326 KZT

YEARLY AVERAGE

2.1232 KZT

2018 LKR to KZT Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to KZT exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 11, valuing the pair at 2.3456. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 2.0326.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3130 KZT. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 2.1260 to the December average rate of 2.0631, the exchange rate registered a net change of -2.96% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 2.3456 was up 4.05% compared to the 2017 peak of 2.2542, 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 11,728 KZT

2017 Average 10,697 KZT

Yearly Trough Low 10,163 KZT

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,564.98 KZT purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

2.2476

2.0444

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to KZT 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 2.0911, compared to 2.1553 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0642 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 2.0911

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 2.1553

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.2452 KZT (High: 2.3456 / Low: 2.1003). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0327 KZT (High: 2.0960 / Low: 2.0633).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.2452

May Spread (Stable) ±0.0327

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 5 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0773 points.

Longest Streak 5 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0773

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 2.2244) against the same month in 2017 (average: 2.2205), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0039 (+0.18%).

2018 Avg (September) 2.2244

2017 Avg (September) 2.2205

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	2.1693	2.0824	2.1260
February	2.1198	2.0496	2.0791
March	2.0798	2.0449	2.0614
April	2.1216	2.0517	2.0804
May	2.0960	2.0633	2.0819
June	2.1560	2.0885	2.1179
July	2.1757	2.1427	2.1624
August	2.2716	2.1826	2.2306
September	2.3456	2.1003	2.2244
October	2.1908	2.1052	2.1471
November	2.1674	2.0380	2.1040
December	2.1006	2.0326	2.0631