2018 LKR to SDG Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.2773 SDG

YEARLY LOW

0.0454 SDG

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.1402 SDG

2018 LKR to SDG Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to SDG exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on November 2, valuing the pair at 0.2773. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on January 10, dropping to 0.0454.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.2319 SDG. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0456 to the December average rate of 0.2639, the exchange rate registered a net change of 478.72% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.2773 was up 502.75% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0460, 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 1,387 SDG

2017 Average 218 SDG

Yearly Trough Low 227 SDG

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,159.67 SDG purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.2930

0.0231

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LKR to SDG 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 0.1022, compared to 0.1781 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0759 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.1022

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.1781

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was October, with a trading range of 0.1708 SDG (High: 0.2764 / Low: 0.1056). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0004 SDG (High: 0.0457 / Low: 0.0454).

October Spread (Volatile) ±0.1708

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0004

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between January and March, 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 November and December, when the average rate fell by 0.0065 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0065

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (November 2018: 0.2705) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0435), the exchange rate shifted by +0.2270 (+522.03%).

2018 Avg (November) 0.2705

2017 Avg (November) 0.0435

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0457	0.0454	0.0456
February	0.1172	0.0456	0.1078
March	0.1168	0.1153	0.1162
April	0.1169	0.1142	0.1159
May	0.1152	0.1139	0.1144
June	0.1144	0.1126	0.1134
July	0.1139	0.1125	0.1131
August	0.1129	0.1116	0.1124
September	0.1119	0.1063	0.1092
October	0.2764	0.1056	0.1995
November	0.2773	0.2641	0.2705
December	0.2667	0.2596	0.2639