2018 LKR to LSL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0956 LSL

YEARLY LOW

0.0744 LSL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0814 LSL

2018 LKR to LSL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to LSL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on September 5, valuing the pair at 0.0956. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on February 23, dropping to 0.0744.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0212 LSL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0793 to the December average rate of 0.0791, the exchange rate registered a net change of -0.23% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0956 was up 1.24% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0944, 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 478 LSL

2017 Average 437 LSL

Yearly Trough Low 372 LSL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 105.99 LSL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0907

0.0748

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to LSL 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 0.0787, compared to 0.0840 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0053 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0787

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0840

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0123 LSL (High: 0.0956 / Low: 0.0833). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0023 LSL (High: 0.0770 / Low: 0.0747).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0123

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0023

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and September, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0049 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0049

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (September 2018: 0.0894) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0859), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0035 (+4.04%).

2018 Avg (September) 0.0894

2017 Avg (September) 0.0859

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0811	0.0770	0.0793
February	0.0787	0.0744	0.0764
March	0.0770	0.0747	0.0762
April	0.0791	0.0759	0.0774
May	0.0807	0.0778	0.0794
June	0.0873	0.0792	0.0834
July	0.0875	0.0821	0.0842
August	0.0905	0.0827	0.0866
September	0.0956	0.0833	0.0894
October	0.0875	0.0826	0.0848
November	0.0836	0.0762	0.0800
December	0.0803	0.0763	0.0791