2018 LKR to LAK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

54.3910 LAK

YEARLY LOW

46.6842 LAK

YEARLY AVERAGE

51.9171 LAK

2018 LKR to LAK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to LAK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 12, valuing the pair at 54.3910. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 46.6842.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 7.7068 LAK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 54.0528 to the December average rate of 47.3911, the exchange rate registered a net change of -12.32% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 54.3910 was down 0.96% compared to the 2017 peak of 54.9175, 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 271,955 LAK

2017 Average 269,523 LAK

Yearly Trough Low 233,421 LAK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 38,534.00 LAK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

54.7190

46.7249

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LAK 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 53.3062, compared to 50.5279 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 2.7783 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 53.3062

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 50.5279

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 2.5347 LAK (High: 52.7437 / Low: 50.2090). On the other end, May was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.3639 LAK (High: 53.0325 / Low: 52.6686).

September Spread (Volatile) ±2.5347

May Spread (Stable) ±0.3639

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 1.8203 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -1.8203

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 54.0528) against the same month in 2017 (average: 54.1358), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0829 (-0.15%).

2018 Avg (January) 54.0528

2017 Avg (January) 54.1358

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	54.3910	53.8361	54.0528
February	53.8621	53.1634	53.5917
March	53.5802	53.0957	53.3307
April	53.5335	52.6880	53.1877
May	53.0325	52.6686	52.8553
June	53.3263	52.4610	52.8188
July	53.2958	52.6873	52.9131
August	53.2061	52.7437	52.9628
September	52.7437	50.2090	51.6171
October	50.4095	48.8628	49.7969
November	49.6545	47.3775	48.4865
December	47.8961	46.6842	47.3911