YEARLY HIGH
0.0239 PLN
YEARLY LOW
0.0204 PLN
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0222 PLN

2018 LKR to PLN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to PLN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on July 2, valuing the pair at 0.0239. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0204.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0034 PLN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0222 to the December average rate of 0.0209, the exchange rate registered a net change of -5.74% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0239 was down 15.15% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0281, 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 119 PLN
2017 Average 124 PLN
Yearly Trough Low 102 PLN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.21 PLN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0235
0.0207
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to PLN 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 0.0223, compared to 0.0222 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0002 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0223
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0222

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0015 PLN (High: 0.0230 / Low: 0.0215). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 PLN (High: 0.0221 / Low: 0.0217).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0015
March Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and July, 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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0008 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0008

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (July 2018: 0.0232) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0240), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0007 (-3.05%).

2018 Avg (July) 0.0232
2017 Avg (July) 0.0240

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0229 0.0216 0.0222
February 0.0221 0.0214 0.0218
March 0.0221 0.0217 0.0219
April 0.0222 0.0215 0.0219
May 0.0238 0.0225 0.0230
June 0.0238 0.0227 0.0232
July 0.0239 0.0229 0.0232
August 0.0238 0.0227 0.0232
September 0.0230 0.0215 0.0224
October 0.0221 0.0217 0.0219
November 0.0220 0.0209 0.0215
December 0.0212 0.0204 0.0209