2018 LKR to SEK Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

0.0575 SEK

YEARLY LOW

0.0488 SEK

YEARLY AVERAGE

0.0536 SEK

2018 LKR to SEK Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to SEK exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 15, valuing the pair at 0.0575. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 0.0488.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0087 SEK. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.0523 to the December average rate of 0.0501, the exchange rate registered a net change of -4.22% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 0.0575 was down 5.78% compared to the 2017 peak of 0.0610, 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 288 SEK

2017 Average 280 SEK

Yearly Trough Low 244 SEK

Transaction Impact: A difference of 43.49 SEK purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

0.0572

0.0495

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SEK 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 0.0537, compared to 0.0534 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.0003 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.0537

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.0534

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.0046 SEK (High: 0.0566 / Low: 0.0520). On the other end, March was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0013 SEK (High: 0.0537 / Low: 0.0524).

September Spread (Volatile) ±0.0046

March Spread (Stable) ±0.0013

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between February and May, 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 0.0023 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0023

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 0.0566) against the same month in 2017 (average: 0.0529), the exchange rate shifted by +0.0037 (+7.04%).

2018 Avg (August) 0.0566

2017 Avg (August) 0.0529

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	0.0536	0.0512	0.0523
February	0.0535	0.0509	0.0520
March	0.0537	0.0524	0.0529
April	0.0554	0.0534	0.0542
May	0.0568	0.0545	0.0554
June	0.0571	0.0539	0.0554
July	0.0567	0.0548	0.0554
August	0.0575	0.0552	0.0566
September	0.0566	0.0520	0.0543
October	0.0535	0.0521	0.0528
November	0.0527	0.0503	0.0514
December	0.0508	0.0488	0.0501