2018 LKR to SOS Historical Review
A comprehensive breakdown of exchange rate performance throughout the year 2018.
2018 LKR to SOS Performance & Market Timing Review
Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2018
During 2018, the LKR to SOS exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 5, valuing the pair at 3.8241. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 31, dropping to 3.1646.
This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.6595 SOS. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 3.7707 to the December average rate of 3.2157, the exchange rate registered a net change of -14.72% (reflecting a weakening trend).
Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2018 high of 3.8241 was down 1.66% compared to the 2017 peak of 3.8886, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.
Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 LKR based on timing:
Trend Visualization
Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2018.
LKR to SOS Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis
A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.
Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)
SeasonalThe average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 3.7054, compared to 3.4382 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 0.2672 points.
Volatility Range Comparison
VolatilityThe most volatile month in 2018 was September, with a trading range of 0.1716 SOS (High: 3.5820 / Low: 3.4104). On the other end, July was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0396 SOS (High: 3.6565 / Low: 3.6169).
Growth Streaks & Declines
TrendsNo sustained consecutive month-over-month growth streak of 2+ months occurred in 2018. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between September and October, when the average rate fell by 0.1208 points.
Same-Month Historical Baseline
YoY BaselineComparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2018: 3.7707) against the same month in 2017 (average: 3.8533), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0826 (-2.14%).
Monthly Breakdown
Statistical summary for each calendar month.
| Month | High | Low | Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.8241 | 3.7261 | 3.7707 |
| February | 3.7765 | 3.7136 | 3.7511 |
| March | 3.7621 | 3.7021 | 3.7320 |
| April | 3.7493 | 3.6281 | 3.6976 |
| May | 3.6822 | 3.6224 | 3.6517 |
| June | 3.6594 | 3.5766 | 3.6291 |
| July | 3.6565 | 3.6169 | 3.6310 |
| August | 3.6293 | 3.5820 | 3.6073 |
| September | 3.5820 | 3.4104 | 3.5039 |
| October | 3.4220 | 3.3126 | 3.3830 |
| November | 3.3738 | 3.2127 | 3.2882 |
| December | 3.2488 | 3.1646 | 3.2157 |