2018 LKR to SLL Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

52.3336 SLL

YEARLY LOW

39.4065 SLL

YEARLY AVERAGE

47.4835 SLL

2018 LKR to SLL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018

During 2018, the LKR to SLL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on August 21, valuing the pair at 52.3336. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on June 19, dropping to 39.4065.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 12.9272 SLL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 49.8493 to the December average rate of 46.5212, the exchange rate registered a net change of -6.68% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 52.3336 was up 3.88% compared to the 2017 peak of 50.3775, 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 261,668 SLL

2017 Average 245,118 SLL

Yearly Trough Low 197,032 SLL

Transaction Impact: A difference of 64,635.81 SLL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.

51.9022

39.0683

JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

LKR to SLL 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 48.4060, compared to 46.5609 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 1.8452 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 48.4060

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 46.5609

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2018 was August, with a trading range of 11.5515 SLL (High: 52.3336 / Low: 40.7821). On the other end, February was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.4565 SLL (High: 49.7922 / Low: 49.3357).

August Spread (Volatile) ±11.5515

February Spread (Stable) ±0.4565

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between July and September, 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 May and June, when the average rate fell by 6.1275 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -6.1275

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (August 2018: 45.2581) against the same month in 2017 (average: 49.2454), the exchange rate shifted by -3.9873 (-8.10%).

2018 Avg (August) 45.2581

2017 Avg (August) 49.2454

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	50.1324	49.5837	49.8493
February	49.7922	49.3357	49.5563
March	49.7312	49.0507	49.3117
April	49.8802	48.8048	49.2537
May	49.5278	48.6767	49.2964
June	49.4088	39.4065	43.1689
July	40.9966	39.4336	40.1378
August	52.3336	40.7821	45.2581
September	51.9279	49.4894	50.8327
October	49.6338	47.9360	48.9915
November	48.7196	46.5181	47.6241
December	46.9961	45.8374	46.5212