2018 LKR to MGA Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

21.4420 MGA

YEARLY LOW

19.0164 MGA

YEARLY AVERAGE

20.5807 MGA

2018 LKR to MGA Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to MGA exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 11, valuing the pair at 21.4420. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 19.0164.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 2.4256 MGA. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 21.0882 to the December average rate of 19.6929, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.62% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 21.4420 was down 5.11% compared to the 2017 peak of 22.5957, 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 107,210 MGA

2017 Average 102,435 MGA

Yearly Trough Low 95,082 MGA

Transaction Impact: A difference of 12,128.22 MGA purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

21.2953

19.5472

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to MGA 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 20.6947, compared to 20.4666 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2282 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 20.6947

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 20.4666

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was December, with a trading range of 1.5115 MGA (High: 20.5279 / Low: 19.0164). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.2608 MGA (High: 20.8058 / Low: 20.5450).

December Spread (Volatile) ±1.5115

August Spread (Stable) ±0.2608

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between March and June, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.7260 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.7260

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 21.1496) against the same month in 2017 (average: 20.4954), the exchange rate shifted by +0.6542 (+3.19%).

2018 Avg (June) 21.1496

2017 Avg (June) 20.4954

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	21.2866	20.8510	21.0882
February	20.9403	20.1407	20.4664
March	20.6566	19.8030	20.2386
April	20.9242	20.3485	20.5874
May	21.0611	20.4236	20.6383
June	21.4420	20.8906	21.1496
July	21.3887	20.5525	20.9954
August	20.8058	20.5450	20.6347
September	21.1084	20.0423	20.6113
October	20.8294	20.1881	20.4462
November	20.6584	20.1456	20.4189
December	20.5279	19.0164	19.6929