YEARLY HIGH
0.0257 RON
YEARLY LOW
0.0222 RON
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.0243 RON

2018 LKR to RON Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to RON exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0257. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0222.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0035 RON. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0248 to the December average rate of 0.0227, the exchange rate registered a net change of -8.61% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0257 was down 11.31% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0289, 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 128 RON
2017 Average 133 RON
Yearly Trough Low 111 RON
Transaction Impact: A difference of 17.43 RON purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0254
0.0224
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to RON 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 0.0246, compared to 0.0240 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0006 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0246
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0240

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0014 RON (High: 0.0248 / Low: 0.0234). On the other end, October was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 RON (High: 0.0239 / Low: 0.0235).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0014
October Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

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 August and September, when the average rate fell by 0.0010 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0010

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0251) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0254), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0002 (-0.98%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0251
2017 Avg (August) 0.0254

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.0254 0.0243 0.0248
February 0.0247 0.0241 0.0244
March 0.0245 0.0239 0.0243
April 0.0245 0.0240 0.0243
May 0.0255 0.0244 0.0249
June 0.0255 0.0248 0.0251
July 0.0253 0.0247 0.0250
August 0.0257 0.0245 0.0251
September 0.0248 0.0234 0.0242
October 0.0239 0.0235 0.0237
November 0.0239 0.0228 0.0233
December 0.0229 0.0222 0.0227