YEARLY HIGH
0.0212 PEN
YEARLY LOW
0.0184 PEN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0203 PEN

2018 LKR to PEN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to PEN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on February 9, valuing the pair at 0.0212. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 29, dropping to 0.0184.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0029 PEN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0209 to the December average rate of 0.0187, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.80% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0212 was down 6.82% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0228, 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 106 PEN
2017 Average 107 PEN
Yearly Trough Low 92 PEN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 14.27 PEN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0212
0.0184
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PEN 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 0.0208, compared to 0.0197 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0011 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0208
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0197

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0011 PEN (High: 0.0206 / Low: 0.0195). On the other end, June was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0003 PEN (High: 0.0207 / Low: 0.0204).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0011
June Spread (Stable) ±0.0003

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

No sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.0006 points.

Longest Streak 1 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0006

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (February 2018: 0.0210) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0216), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0006 (-2.77%).

2018 Avg (February) 0.0210
2017 Avg (February) 0.0216

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0211 0.0208 0.0209
February 0.0212 0.0208 0.0210
March 0.0210 0.0206 0.0209
April 0.0209 0.0205 0.0207
May 0.0209 0.0206 0.0207
June 0.0207 0.0204 0.0206
July 0.0208 0.0204 0.0206
August 0.0207 0.0204 0.0205
September 0.0206 0.0195 0.0201
October 0.0197 0.0192 0.0195
November 0.0196 0.0187 0.0191
December 0.0189 0.0184 0.0187