2018 LKR to MDL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.1115 MDL

YEARLY LOW

0.0928 MDL

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1036 MDL

2018 LKR to MDL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to MDL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 1, valuing the pair at 0.1115. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0928.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0187 MDL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.1102 to the December average rate of 0.0952, the exchange rate registered a net change of -13.60% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.1115 was down 17.95% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.1359, 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 558 MDL

2017 Average 605 MDL

Yearly Trough Low 464 MDL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 93.53 MDL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.1117

0.0937

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MDL 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 0.1069, compared to 0.1004 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0065 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1069

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1004

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0042 MDL (High: 0.1037 / Low: 0.0995). On the other end, April was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 MDL (High: 0.1063 / Low: 0.1049).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0042

April Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and June, 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 January and February, when the average rate fell by 0.0025 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0025

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.1102) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1338), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0236 (-17.61%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.1102

2017 Avg (January) 0.1338

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.1115	0.1084	0.1102
February	0.1093	0.1063	0.1077
March	0.1078	0.1056	0.1064
April	0.1063	0.1049	0.1053
May	0.1076	0.1045	0.1056
June	0.1072	0.1048	0.1061
July	0.1069	0.1038	0.1049
August	0.1047	0.1032	0.1038
September	0.1037	0.0995	0.1018
October	0.1002	0.0977	0.0993
November	0.0994	0.0954	0.0971
December	0.0966	0.0928	0.0952