YEARLY HIGH
0.2027 NIO
YEARLY LOW
0.1774 NIO
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.1952 NIO

2018 LKR to NIO Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to NIO exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 31, valuing the pair at 0.2027. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.1774.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0253 NIO. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.2014 to the December average rate of 0.1799, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.67% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2027 was down 0.26% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.2032, 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 1,013 NIO
2017 Average 984 NIO
Yearly Trough Low 887 NIO
Transaction Impact: A difference of 126.65 NIO purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2035
0.1777
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to NIO 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 0.2000, compared to 0.1905 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0094 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.2000
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1905

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0085 NIO (High: 0.1977 / Low: 0.1893). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0014 NIO (High: 0.2009 / Low: 0.1994).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0085
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0014

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between May and July, 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 0.0063 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0063

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 0.2014) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.1961), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0053 (+2.69%).

2018 Avg (January) 0.2014
2017 Avg (January) 0.1961

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.2027 0.2004 0.2014
February 0.2019 0.1998 0.2012
March 0.2009 0.1994 0.2002
April 0.2012 0.1976 0.1997
May 0.1997 0.1978 0.1986
June 0.1999 0.1973 0.1987
July 0.2004 0.1980 0.1992
August 0.1999 0.1977 0.1989
September 0.1977 0.1893 0.1941
October 0.1902 0.1846 0.1878
November 0.1873 0.1795 0.1833
December 0.1816 0.1774 0.1799