2018 LKR to PHP Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.3384 PHP

YEARLY LOW

0.2864 PHP

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.3248 PHP

2018 LKR to PHP Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to PHP exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on June 26, valuing the pair at 0.3384. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.2864.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0520 PHP. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.3285 to the December average rate of 0.2927, the exchange rate registered a net change of -10.90% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.3384 was down 0.08% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.3386, 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 1,692 PHP

2017 Average 1,652 PHP

Yearly Trough Low 1,432 PHP

Transaction Impact: A difference of 259.92 PHP purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.3393

0.2885

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PHP 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 0.3327, compared to 0.3169 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0158 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.3327

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.3169

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was November, with a trading range of 0.0174 PHP (High: 0.3087 / Low: 0.2912). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0035 PHP (High: 0.3361 / Low: 0.3327).

November Spread (Volatile) ±0.0174

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0035

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 October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.0153 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0153

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (June 2018: 0.3339) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.3262), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0078 (+2.39%).

2018 Avg (June) 0.3339

2017 Avg (June) 0.3262

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.3341	0.3236	0.3285
February	0.3378	0.3315	0.3350
March	0.3361	0.3327	0.3348
April	0.3368	0.3272	0.3330
May	0.3337	0.3273	0.3310
June	0.3384	0.3301	0.3339
July	0.3380	0.3322	0.3351
August	0.3343	0.3305	0.3323
September	0.3341	0.3186	0.3269
October	0.3206	0.3052	0.3149
November	0.3087	0.2912	0.2995
December	0.2957	0.2864	0.2927