2018 LKR to LRD Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.0110 LRD

YEARLY LOW

0.7881 LRD

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.8850 LRD

2018 LKR to LRD Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to LRD exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 17, valuing the pair at 1.0110. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 1, dropping to 0.7881.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2229 LRD. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.8250 to the December average rate of 0.8739, the exchange rate registered a net change of 5.92% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 1.0110 was up 22.51% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.8253, 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 5,055 LRD

2017 Average 3,425 LRD

Yearly Trough Low 3,940 LRD

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,114.60 LRD purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.9907

0.7996

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LRD 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 0.8443, compared to 0.9257 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0814 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.8443

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.9257

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was June, with a trading range of 0.0771 LRD (High: 0.9470 / Low: 0.8700). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0055 LRD (High: 0.8456 / Low: 0.8401).

June Spread (Volatile) ±0.0771

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0055

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0234 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0234

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.9747) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.6048), the exchange rate shifted by +0.3700 (+61.18%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.9747

2017 Avg (July) 0.6048

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.8407	0.7975	0.8250
February	0.8423	0.7881	0.8155
March	0.8456	0.8401	0.8421
April	0.8503	0.8301	0.8392
May	0.8748	0.8297	0.8479
June	0.9470	0.8700	0.8961
July	1.0110	0.9465	0.9747
August	0.9643	0.9497	0.9573
September	0.9672	0.9165	0.9381
October	0.9252	0.8949	0.9147
November	0.9146	0.8763	0.8954
December	0.8853	0.8594	0.8739